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The "Threepenny beaver" stamp of 1851. The postal and philatelic history of Canada concerns postage of the territories which have formed Canada.Before Canadian confederation, the colonies of British Columbia and Vancouver Island, Prince Edward Island, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Newfoundland issued stamps in their own names.
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Canada Post has issued several definitive stamps series since the Dominion of Canada was formed in 1867 featuring both novel and recurring themes. See Postage stamps and postal history of Canada for an overview and for history prior to federation.
Once a stamp subject is selected, Canada Post's Stamp Products group conducts research. Designs are commissioned from two firms, both chosen for their expertise. The designs are presented anonymously to the committee. [56] The committee's process and selection policy have changed little in the thirty years since it was introduced.
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The 2¢ Large Queen on laid paper is the rarest postage stamp of Canada. [ citation needed ] Printed in 1868, it was not discovered until 1925, and so far only three have been found, all used. Many more could exist as at least one sheet must have been printed, and possibly many sheets; however, they may all have been destroyed, or lie ...
Ideas for subjects that have recently appeared on a stamp are declined. The committee works two years in advance and can approve approximately 20 subjects for each year. [19] Once a stamp subject is selected, Canada Post's Stamp Products group conducts research. Designs are commissioned from two firms, both chosen for their expertise.
Félix Leclerc: Father of Quebec's New Song [2] 46 cents Ashton-Potter Canada Ltd. 1,000,000 13.5 Designed by Yvon Laroche, Based on a photograph by Jean-Louis Frund 17 December 1999 Glenn Gould's Variations [2] 46 cents Ashton-Potter Canada Ltd. 1,000,000 13.5 Designed by Avi Dunkelman, Based on a photograph by Walter Curtin and by Don Hunstein