Private First Day Covers
1. Queen Elizabeth II, Silver Jubilee
Date of Issue : February 4, 1977
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2. Eastern Cougar, Felis concolor cougar
Date of Issue : March 30, 1977
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3. Tom Thomson, 1877-1917, Painter
Date of Issue : May 26, 1977
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Canada Envelope Company insert in NR first day cover
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4. Canadian Governors General, 1952-1977
5. Order of Canada
Date of Issue: June 30, 1977
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6. Peace Bridge, 1927-1977
Date of Issue : August 4, 1977
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7. Joseph-Elzéar Bernier, 1852-1934
8. Sir Sandford Fleming, 1827-1915
Date of Issue : September 16, 1977
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9. 23rd Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference
Date of Issue : September 19, 1977
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10. Christmas 1977
Date of Issue : October 26, 1977
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Midland, October 26, 1977
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Father Jean de Brebeuf, S.J., a missionary, composed the first Christmas carol, "Jesous Ahatonhia" in 1641.
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SAINTE-MARIE HOME OF
CANADA'S FIRST CAROL
"JESOUS AHATONHIA"
SAINTE-MARIE PATRIE DU
PREMIER NOEL CANADIEN
11. Ships of Canada, Sailing Vessels
Date of Issue : November 18, 1977
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12. Inuit
Date of Issue : November 18, 1977
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