Pacem in Terris (Peace on Earth) was the a papal encyclical issued by Pope John Paul XXIII on April 11, 1963. The encyclical did not address Catholics only, but also "all men of good will". The encyclical was written in response to the tensions arising from the Cold War.
The Canadian Post Office's "Pacem in Terris" stamp was released on April 8, 1964. It is interesting to note that the Post Office made no reference to the papal encyclical in its press releases.
Essays
First Day Covers
Canada Post Office Announcement Cover
Canadian Post Office first day cover. The CPO used "Rosecraft" envelopes to announce the release of the Peace stamp. This announcement was mailed to Jamaica.
Usages
Domestic Forward Letter
Royal Swedish Embassy, Ottawa to Lakefield, April 21, 1964
5 cents forward letter rate
Calgary to Vancouver, April 27, 1963
Domestic Special Delivery
Montreal local letter, May 5 1964
Local postage 4 cents unpaid
Special Delivery fee 25 cents paid
Taxed 8 cents, double the deficiency
International Air Mail
Kelowna to Uusikaupunki, Finland, May 4, 1964
15 cents paying the half ounce air mail letter rate to Europe
