[This article was originally posted on July 19, 2010. Since then, essays from the National Archives of Canada have been added as well as more covers.]
The Wilding definitives, first introduced in 1954, were replaced by the Cameo definitives in three stages from 1962 to 1963:
1. October 3, 1962 : 5 cent denomination
2. February 4, 1963 : 1 cent and 4 cents denominations
3. May 2, 1963 : 2 cent and 3 cent denominations
(The 6 cent value was not replaced)
The rich colours and design simplicity make this a visually appealing series of stamps. The design was executed by Mr. Ernst Roch of Montreal.
1. October 3, 1962 : 5 cent denomination
Essays
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2. February 4, 1963 : 1 cent and 4 cents denominations
Essays
a) 1 cent denomination
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b) 4 cent denomination
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Overseas Mailers
Ayerst Laboratories Advertizing:
Sterling Insurance
3. May 2, 1963 : 2 cent and 3 cent denominations
Essays
a) 2 cent denomination
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b) 3 cent denomination
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First Day Covers
Canada Post Office Publicity First Day Cover
Overseas Mailers
H & E
Kolor Kover
Complete Series First Day Cover
5 cents : October 3, 1962
1 cent and 4 cents : February 4, 1963
2 cents and 3 cents : May 2, 1965