On September 1, 1905, Alberta and its neighbour Saskatchewan entered Confederation.
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The Alberta and Saskatchewan floral emblem stamps were issued on January 19, 1966.
Alberta
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Essays
National Archives of Canada
National Archives of Canada
National Archives of Canada
Chickering/Jackson
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Overseas Mailers
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Schering Corporation
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English Cachet
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French cachet
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Cachet Craft : Ken Boll
United Air Lines
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Usages
Surface Letter to the U.S.
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Ottawa to Peoria, January 25, 1966
International Air Mail
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St. Adele Nord to Rheinfelden, Switzerland, February 12, 1966
15 cents air mail rate to Europe
1966 Saskatchewan
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Essays
National Archives of Canada
National Archives of Canada
First Day Covers
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Canada Bank Note Company
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Chickering/Jackson
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Overseas Mailers
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Schering Corporation
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English cachet
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French cachet
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Usages
Domestic Forward Letter
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Campbell River to Qualicum, March 17. 1966
5 cents forward letter rate + 35 cents registration fee
5 cents forward letter rate