Canada, 50th Anniversary of the Confederation 1867-1917
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Title
Canada, 50th Anniversary of the Confederation 1867-1917
Subject
Canada--History--Confederation, 1867.
Fathers of Confederation (Canada)
Canada--History--1867-1914--Pictorial works.
Fathers of Confederation (Canada)
Canada--History--1867-1914--Pictorial works.
Description
A dark brown commemorative postage stamp marking the 50th anniversary of the Confederation (1867-1917) at the Quebec conference. In the center is an image of the "fathers of confederation" gathered in the style of a 19th century painting. To the right and left are listed the price value of 3 Canadian cents. To either side is also a maple leaf emblem and a flame. Above is written, in English, "Canada Postage Three cents" and below "Confederation". In the upper corners are the dates: 1867 and 1917. The stamp was printed with steel engraving.
Creator
Gunn, Edwin (1876-1940)
Source
None
Publisher
Printed by American Bank Note Company, Ottawa
Date
09-15-1917
Contributor
Robert Harris (1849-1919)
Rights
This Canadian stamp is in the public domain in Canada because it is more than 50 years old.
Format
Materials: Ink, Paper, Adhesive
Dimensions: 35 x 24 mm
Perforations: 12
Dimensions: 35 x 24 mm
Perforations: 12
Language
en
Type
Still Image
Identifier
2022EMISC_0005
Michel CA 104
Scott Number CA 135
Yvert et Tellier CA 107
Stanley Gibbons CA 244
Scott Number CA 135
Yvert et Tellier CA 107
Stanley Gibbons CA 244
Date Issued
1917-09-15
Temporal Coverage
1867-1917
Citation
Gunn, Edwin (1876-1940), “Canada, 50th Anniversary of the Confederation 1867-1917,” Wayne State University - School of Information Sciences, accessed April 25, 2024, https://waynestateu.omeka.net/items/show/816.