The $1.00 totem pole definitive was issued on February 2, 1953 to replace the 1951 Fisheries Industry stamp.
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Signed by Stamp Designer

Emmanuel Hahn designed the $1.00 Totem Pole stamp

Opened by Hungarian Customs

Usages
Fourth Class Mail (Parcel)

Clinton to Vancouver, February 6, 1961
$1.45 paid the 25 lb. parcel rate within the same zone
(A possibility)


Richmond Sask. to Calgary, December 1955
Could be the $1.55 rate for a parcel over 15 lb. and up to 20 lb.
Postage Due Payment

Receipt for $1.06, Brampton, March 9, 1959


Signed by Stamp Designer

Emmanuel Hahn designed the $1.00 Totem Pole stamp

Opened by Hungarian Customs

Usages
Fourth Class Mail (Parcel)

Clinton to Vancouver, February 6, 1961
$1.45 paid the 25 lb. parcel rate within the same zone
(A possibility)


Richmond Sask. to Calgary, December 1955
Could be the $1.55 rate for a parcel over 15 lb. and up to 20 lb.
Postage Due Payment

Receipt for $1.06, Brampton, March 9, 1959