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
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Accepted Designs
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First Day Covers
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Canadian Bank Note Company
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From M.P. Andy Robinson
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Information sheet included with the cover mailed by M.P. Andy Robinson
Usages
Domestic forward letter
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Ottawa to Toronto, March 23, 1957
5 cents forward letter rate + 10 cents special delivery fee
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Bellburns, Nfld., to Toronto, March 29, 1957
5 cents postage + 20 cents registration fee
US Surface Letter
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Vancouver to Sacramento, April 23, 1957
5 cents US surface letter rate
UPU Surface Letter
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Montreal to Verviers, Belgium, April 27, 1957
6 cents UPU surface letter rate
International Air Mail
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Calgary to Dublin, Ireland, May 27, 1957
15 cents air mail rate to Ireland