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 Alain Martineau
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| General Description : | Four (4) more lively, colourful and fun stamp designs showcase Canada’s sense of humour and history in the latest Roadside Attractions issue. Souvenir sheet of 4 stamps OFDC Cancellation Location: Shediac, New Brunswick Gum Type: P.V.A. Illustration: Bonnie Ross Photography: Dale Wilson, All Canada Photos Inc. Nothing says summer like the freedom of a road trip—or the appearance of the Roadside Attractions stamp series from Canada Post. For this third journey, we’ve set our sights on the Eastern Provinces—and found quite an appetizing link between the roadside marvels of the East Coast. “From signposts to squid, a big blueberry to a giant woodsman, there’s a pride, somewhat tongue‑in-cheek, in helping to showcase Canada’s sense of humour and history through this work,” says stamp series designer Fraser Ross, of Halifax’s Semaphor Design. “It’s been a great road trip for me.” The Big PotThe Giant Squid Big on calamari? They are in Glover’s Harbour, Newfoundland, where, in 1878, fishermen landed a giant 16.7 metres long squid, recognized by the Guinness Book of Records as the biggest creature of its kind in the world. This life-size sculpture, completed in 2001, was designed by Don Foulds, with collaboration from Edward O’Neill, Niel McLellan, and Jason Hussey. Located on the main drag in Glover’s Harbour, this concrete and metal replica is positioned close to the site of the original squid’s capture. Also available in booklet of 8 stamps, product #: 413797111, gum type: Pressure sensitive, quantity: 3,440,000 |
| Face value | PERMANENT™ domestic rate $0.59 |
| Catalog code (Michel) | CA 2752 |
| Catalog code (Scott) | CA 2484d |
| Catalog code | Canada post Product #: 403797145; Yvert et Tellier CA 2632 WADP Numbering System - WNS CA050.11 |
| Series | Roadside attractions |
| Stamp colour | multicolor |
| Stamp use | Commemorative stamp |
| Print run | 185,000 |
| Issue date | 07/07/2011 |
| Designer | Fraser Ross |
| Paper type | Tullis Russell |
| Print technique | Lithography in 8 colours plus spot varnish |
| Printed by | Lowe-Martin |
| Perforation | 13+ |
| Height | 41.50 mm |
| Width | 35.25 mm |
| Catalog prices | No catalog prices set yet |
