Calgary Stampede, 100th Anniversary souvenir sheet 2012


Calgary Stampede, 100th Anniversary souvenir sheet 2012
Added by Alain Martineau
General Description : Layout: Souvenir sheet of 2 stamps
OFDC Cancellation Location: Calgary, Alberta
Gum Type: P.V.A.
Photography: Courtesy of Calgary Stampede Archives
“Cowtown” turns up the party this year in honour of the 100th anniversary of the `Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth', the Calgary Stampede. Every July, more than a million people visit during the ten-day event, known the world over for its chuck wagon races, agricultural exhibits, events and top-name, action-packed entertainment. The rodeo tournament attracts competitors and spectators from all over the globe. With its centennial this year, the Stampede is expected to draw even greater worldwide media attention and bring increased tourism to Calgary, Alberta.
The Calgary Stampede imbues an irresistible pioneer spirit to the city, one that is embraced by residents and tourists alike. The streets and midways teem with people in shiny—or sometimes dusty—boots, belt buckles and cowboy hats donned for the occasion. They stand in line for hearty pancake breakfasts that spring up in schools and community centres before they head off for another day at the Stampede. The excitement never stops—after the ropin' and ridin' is done for the day, visitors take to the streets for Stampede parties and barbecues.
Sinewy-strong and beautiful, a powerful rodeo horse stands saddled on the domestic-rate PERMANENT™ stamp. Featured prominently on the U.S.-rate stamp is the Stampede's limited-issue, silver-and-gold anniversary belt-buckle, one hundred of which are being produced as much-prized event trophies this year. A souvenir sheet, bearing one of each stamp, brings out the human element with a cowboy readying for the rodeo.
Face value PERMANENT™ domestic rate $0.61 + $1.05 (US rate)
Catalog code (Michel) CA BL159
Catalog code (Scott) CA 2546
Catalog code Canada post Product #: 403830145; Yvert et Tellier CA BF161 Stanley Gibbons CA MS2866
Stamp colour multicolor
Stamp use Souvenir Sheet
Print run 325,000
Issue date 17/05/2012
Designer Xerxes Irani
Paper type Tullis Russell
Print technique Lithography in 4 colours + spot varnish
Printed by Lowe-Martin
Perforation 13+
Height 70.00 mm
Width 117.00 mm
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