Friday, August 6, 2010

1956 Fire Prevention


National Fire Prevention Week is observed in the United States and Canada, beginning on the first Sunday in October and ending the following Saturday, which is also designated Fire Service Recognition Day. In Canada, the observance is meant to express appreciation for the many public services rendered by members of the Canadian fire service.

The Canada Post Office Department issued a 5 cent commemorative stamp, designed by Arthur Donald Price, promoting fire safety during National Fire Prevention Week, October 9, 1957.


Essays


National Archives of Canada


National Archives of Canada

National Archives of Canada


National Archives of Canada


National Archives of Canada


Slogan


HELP PREVENT FIRES slogan
London, October 9, 1956 (First Day of Issue)





First Day Covers























Corner Card

 



(Not in author's collection)

Usages

Domestic Forward Letter


Forest to Toronto, December 29, 1956
5 cents forward letter rate


US Surface Letter


Toronto to Ithaca, October 22, 1956
5 cents US surface letter rate


UPU Surface Letter


Toronto to Speiz, Switzerland, November 25, 1956
6 cents UPU surface letter rate


International Air Mail


Windsor to Hronov, Czechoslovakia, January 2, 1957
15 cents one-half ounce international air mail rate to Europe