Quebec City is one of the oldest European settlements in North America. Quebec was founded by Samuel De Champlain, a French explorer and diplomat on July 3, 1608. Champlain, also called "The Father of New France", served as its administrator for the rest of his life.
The 5 cent Quebec City stamp, designed by Gerald Mathew Trottier, was issued on June 26, 1958.
Approved Design
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National Archives of Canada
First Day Covers
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Quebec City Slogan:
QUEBEC CELEBRE SON 350e ANNIVERSAIRE 1608 - 1958
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Vancouver to Haarlem, Netherlands, June 26, 1958
Shortpaid 1 cent and taxed the minimum 10 centimes (gold)
Netherlands charge was 10 cents
Due stamp cancelled July 15, 1958
Usages
Domestic Forward Letter
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Montreal to Hamilton, August 20, 1958
5 cents forward letter rate
International Air Mail
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Nairn Centre to Jyrvaskyla, Finland, August 27, 1958
15 cents one-half ounce air mail rate to Europe
Sudbury & Little Current RPO