Thursday, December 23, 2010

1968 Henri Bourassa



Henri Bourassa (1862-1952), journalist, politician and nationalist, was the founder of the French language newspaper Le Devoir . Bourassa opposed Canadian involvement in foreign military adventures, and inspired the growth of a vigorous nationalism in Québec.

On September 4, 1968, Canada Post Office issued a stamp commemorating the centennial of Henri Bourassa's birth.


First Day Covers




Canada Envelope Company






Sherring






Canada Post Office Publicity First Day Cover




Canada Post Office Replacement First Day Cover




Overseas Mailers




Cole




David Pritchard




Artopages



Usages

International Air Mail


Montreal to Paris, September 15, 1968
15 cents air mail letter rate to Europe


Vernon to East Ringwood, Australia, September 23, 1968
50 cents paying the one ounce double weight air mail letter rate to Australia
(25 cents each half ounce)