Saturday, November 6, 2010

1955 Alberta and Saskatchewan Golden Jubilee

On September 1, 1905, Alberta and its neighbour Saskatchewan entered Confederation. The golden jubilee stamp, designed by Laurence Hyde, was issued on June 30, 1955.

Essays

National Archives of Canada

National Archives of Canada

National Archives of Canada

National Archives of Canada

Die Proof

National Archives of Canada


First Day Covers

Overseas Mailers



























Usages

Surface Letter to the U.S.


Winnipeg to Great Falls Montana, October 6, 1955
5 cents surface letter rate to the U.S.


Air Mail Letter to the U.S.


Toronto to New Orleans, July 9 1955
7 cents air mail letter rate to the U.S.


Surface Letter to Great Britain


Calgary Stampede Post Office to Ipswich, England, July 11, 1955


International Air Mail Letter


Uranium City, Sask., to Nykobing, Denmark, July 8, 1955
15 cents air mail letter rate to Europe