In 1769, St. John Island (later known as Prince Edward Island) became a separate colony from Nova Scotia. Charlottetown was appointed the capital of the colony. Canada Post Office issued a stamp commemorating the 200th anniversary of Charlottetown's status as capial on July 15, 1969.
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National Archives of Canada
First Day Covers
Canada Post Office Publicity First Day Cover
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The Canada Games stamp was issued on the same day.
Shering
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Canada Envelope Company
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Artopages
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Ellliot-Marion
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Rosecraft
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Cole Cover
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H & E
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Jackson
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Usages
Domestic Letter
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Toronto local mail, January 5, 1970
6 cents domestic letter rate