17¢ 1979 - Prince Edward Island 1873


17¢ 1979 - Prince Edward Island 1873
Added by Alain Martineau
General Description : In 1864, Prince Edward Island played host to the Charlottetown Conference. The choice of location was somewhat peculiar, as the members of the Island's delegation were nearly all opposed to either Maritime Union, or the larger union proposed by the Canadians. (It has been suggested that the Island government refused to attend any conference unless it was allowed to be the host.)
Prince Edward Island joined Confederation on July 1, 1873. Despite their long resistance to union, many Islanders celebrated the day. Buildings throughout Charlottetown were decorated with flags, bunting and streamers; even the ships in the harbour were festooned with ribbons. At noon there was a brief ceremony at the Colonial building, where the union proclamation was read, and the crowd sang the national anthem.
Face value 17 Cents
Catalog code (Michel) CA 737
Catalog code (Scott) CA 827
Catalog code Yvert et Tellier CA 707G Stanley Gibbons CA 950
Series Canada Day 1979
Stamp colour multicolor
Stamp use Commemorative stamp
Print run 5.405.000
Issue date 15/06/1979
Designer Raymond Bellemare
Paper type two fluorescent bands
Print technique Offset lithography
Printed by Asthon-Potter Limited
Perforation comb 13½
Height 30.00 mm
Width 36.00 mm
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