Sunday, August 1, 2010

1953 Totem Pole Definitive


The $1.00 totem pole definitive was issued on February 2, 1953 to replace the 1951 Fisheries Industry stamp.

Essays

National Archives of Canada
Pencil and watercolour essay by Emmanuel Hahn

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Die Proofs Colour Trials

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First Day Covers







Signed by Stamp Designer


Emmanuel Hahn designed the $1.00 Totem Pole stamp



Opened by Hungarian Customs




Usages

Fourth Class Mail (Parcel)



Clinton to Vancouver, February 6, 1961
$1.45 paid the 25 lb. parcel rate within the same zone
(A possibility)







Richmond Sask. to Calgary, December 1955
Could be the $1.55 rate for a parcel over 15 lb. and up to 20 lb.


Postage Due Payment



Receipt for $1.06, Brampton, March 9, 1959