On October 30, 1963, the Canada Post Office issued a 15 cents definitive stamp featuring four Canada geese in flight to replace the Gannet definitive stamp in use since 1954. The stamp was designed by Angus H. Shortt.
Essays
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Watercolour by Angus Shortt
Approved Design
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Colour Trials
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Approved Colour
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First Day Covers
Canada Post Office Announcement Cover
Rosecraft envelope used to mail the Canadian Post Office new issue announcement to Jamaica.
Usages
Air Mail Letter Rate to Great Britain and Europe
Lachute to Milan, Italy, May 18, 1964
HMCS Stadacona, N.S. to Southsea, England, March 7, 1965
HMCS Stadacona was the naval barracks post office located at the Halifax naval base.
Toronto to Poznan, Poland, November 8, 1965
