Monday, January 17, 2011

1969 Charlottetown

In 1769, St. John Island (later known as Prince Edward Island) became a separate colony from Nova Scotia. Charlottetown was appointed the capital of the colony. Canada Post Office issued a stamp commemorating the 200th anniversary of Charlottetown's status as capial on July 15, 1969.


National Archives of Canada

First Day Covers

Canada Post Office Publicity First Day Cover


The Canada Games stamp was issued on the same day.


Shering






Canada Envelope Company






Artopages




Ellliot-Marion




Rosecraft




Cole Cover




H & E




Jackson




Usages
Domestic Letter


Toronto local mail, January 5, 1970
6 cents domestic letter rate