Sunday, August 8, 2010

1957 Recreational Activities

On March 7, 1957, the Canada Post Office Department issued a set of four stamps showing various recreational activities. Fishing, swimming, hunting, and skiing were represented on the 5 cent stamps that were arranged se-tenant on one sheet. The Post Office Department announcement referred to the issue, designed by Lawrence Hyde, as "Canada - All Seasons Playground".

Essays


National Archives of Canada


National Archives of Canada
Accepted Designs


National Archives of Canada

National Archives of Canada

National Archives of Canada

National Archives of Canada


First Day Covers


































Canadian Bank Note Company



From M.P. Andy Robinson




Information sheet included with the cover mailed by M.P. Andy Robinson


Usages

Domestic forward letter


Ottawa to Toronto, March 23, 1957
5 cents forward letter rate + 10 cents special delivery fee


Bellburns, Nfld., to Toronto, March 29, 1957
5 cents postage + 20 cents registration fee


US Surface Letter


Vancouver to Sacramento, April 23, 1957
5 cents US surface letter rate


UPU Surface Letter


Montreal to Verviers, Belgium, April 27, 1957
6 cents UPU surface letter rate


International Air Mail


Calgary to Dublin, Ireland, May 27, 1957
15 cents air mail rate to Ireland