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 Alain Martineau
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| General Description : | From the Souvenir sheet of 4 stamps Gum Type: P.V.A. Illustration: Bonnie Ross Photography: iStock Photo; CanStock Photo; BigStock Nothing beats a Canadian road trip. From the rocky splendours of the west, through spectacular stretches of alpine meadows, towards the sweeping ocean vistas of the east it seems that, no matter which way we steer the wheel, there’s something to see. But it’s not all natural scenery; the landscape abounds with quirky landmarks that capture the spirit of small-town Canada and never fail to get tourists talking. Canada Post issued the first set in a three-year stamp series showcasing Canada’s famous roadside attractions. A long journey down the Yellowhead Highway leads us to Vegreville, AB, where a massive Easter egg—the largest in the world, in fact—is on display at the entrance to Elk Island National Park. Its name, Pysanka, is Ukrainian for “Easter egg,” and it symbolizes Vegreville’s vibrant folk culture. |
| Face value | $0.54 canadian cents |
| Catalog code (Michel) | CA 2565 |
| Catalog code (Scott) | CA 2335d |
| Catalog code | Canada post Product #: 403739145; Yvert et Tellier CA 2447 WADP Numbering System - WNS CA046.09 |
| Series | Roadside attractions |
| Stamp colour | multicolor |
| Stamp use | Commemorative stamp |
| Print run | 250.000 |
| Issue date | 06/07/2009 |
| Designer | Fraser Ross (semaphor) |
| Paper type | Tullis Russell |
| Print technique | Lithography in 7 colour + varnishs |
| Printed by | Lowe-Martin |
| Perforation | 13+ |
| Height | 42.00 mm |
| Width | 36.00 mm |
| Catalog prices | No catalog prices set yet |
