The Stamp Echo

Canadian wildlife stamps 2010

On May 22nd, 2010, Canada Post began issuing a series of 5 stamps featuring some of the winners of the Canadian Geographic Wildlife Photography Contest for 2009. The stamps feature images from photos submitted to various categories of the contest. They highlight our country’s biodiversity and, simply, are beautiful to look at. Canadian Geographic is celebrating its 80th anniversary; how better than with a national stamp spread? Continue Reading »

Marine Wildlife-souvenir sheet

On May 13th, 2010, Canada Post began issuing a pair of stamps celebrating marine life. The two stamps form a joint issue with Sweden, who, like Canada, is surrounded by many species of marine life. The stamps were created by a Swedish designer and feature a harbour porpoise and sea otter. The Canada issue features elliptical perforations where the two stamps meet, whereas the Sweden issue features a maple leaf design in the perforations. There is also a micro-text hidden in the image of the sea otter. Continue Reading »

Canadian Navy-souvenir sheet 2010

On May 4th, 2010, Canada Post began issuing a se-tenant pair of stamps marking the 100th anniversary of the Canadian Navy, or MARCOM (Canadian Forces Maritime Command).
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Four Indian Kings-2010 sheet

This April 19th, 2010, Canada Post began issuing a series of stamps commemorating the 300th anniversary of a painting of Four Indian Kings sent as envoys to England. The stamps, like the original portraits painted by Dutch artist Jan Verelst, show the four Indian chiefs alongside their clan ‘dodem’ (animal entity which watches over a clan).

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Canada-Israel joint issue 2010

On April 14th, 2010, Canada Post began issuing a stamp commemorating 60 years of peaceful and cooperative relations with the nation of Israel. As a member nation of the United Nations, Canada was one of the countries who approved the creation of an Israeli state. On May 11th, 1949, Canada granted official recognition to Israel.
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African violets-souvenir sheet

On March 3rd, 2010, Canada Post began issuing a beautiful series of stamps featuring African violets. Houseplant enthusiasts are familiar with these flowering beauties which add an exotic touch to any décor. Continue Reading »

2010 Roméo LeBlanc Canada stamp

Canada Post began issuing a stamp on February 8th, 2010, honoring the Right Honorable Roméo LeBlanc, former Governor General of Canada (born 1927-deceased 2009). Roméo LeBlance served as the nation’s 25th Governor General, taking over from Adrienne Clarkson. He was Canada’s first Governor General of Acadian heritage and to hail from the maritimes. Roméo LeBlanc died in New Brunswick following a battle with Alzheimer’s disease. His state funeral took place on July 3rd, 2009.

2010 William Hall V.C. Canada stamp

On February 1st, 2010, Canada Post began issuing a stamp to celebrate Black History Month. This year’s honoree is William Nelson V.C. Mr. Nelson was the first black person to receive the Victoria Cross. This medal is the highest military decoration awarded for valor in the face of the enemy. Continue Reading »

Canadian flag over historic mills

On January 11th, 2010, Canada Post began issuing a series of five stamps commemorating historic grist mills around the country. These beautiful mills once figured prominently in everyday life, providing an essential link between the farmers and industry.

For over 200 hundred years, a region’s grain was brought to these mills to be ground into flour. Stone-ground flour is still recognized by many as being superior baking flour with added nutritional value. Continue Reading »

2010 Winter Olympic spirit-souvenir sheet

Another set of Olympic stamps has begun being issued by Canada Post on February 22nd, 2010.

2010 Olympic spirit

Featuring an attractive red and white design, the stamps illustrate two youngsters in face paint obviously enthralled by the games. The backdrop depicts different Winter Olympic disciplines: bobsleigh, women’s cross country skiing, and men’s short track relay speed skating. There is also an image of Chandra Crawford winning gold in Torino, Italy in 2006 for cross country skiing.