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Topic: Canada Post 2003 Canadian Astronauts stamps
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RMH Member Posts: 614 From: Ohio Registered: Mar 2001
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posted 09-11-2003 02:33 PM
collectSPACE Canadian astronauts honored on new Canada Post postage stampsThis fall, Canada Post will issue a set of new stamps to celebrate Canadian astronauts, the Canadian Space Agency (CSA) and decades of Canadian achievements and presence in space. Each of the eight stamps will feature a Canadian astronaut who has spent time in space. Six million of the stamps will be issued on Oct. 1.  |
micropooz Member Posts: 1853 From: Washington, DC, USA Registered: Apr 2003
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posted 09-11-2003 07:39 PM
Definitely cool! |
Robert Pearlman Editor Posts: 54667 From: Houston, TX Registered: Nov 1999
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posted 10-01-2003 08:44 PM
Canada Post release Canadian Astronauts Stamp Specs & Official First Day CoversThe eight stamps were designed by Pierre-Yves Pelletier in spherical shapes that call to mind the path of an orbit. The twinkling star is an image found on the Canadian Space Agency's logo; it represents a productive, energy-producing star, believed to have influence over human destiny. Its twinkling appearance is the result of holographic hot stamping and micro-embossing. Each stamp portrays an astronaut and illustrates a highlight of his or her mission, and the back of the stamp pane provides brief descriptions. The bottom of the pane illustrates the "Canadian space handshake" of 2001, when the Canadarm2 on the International Space Station transferred its launching cradle to the Canadarm on the shuttle Endeavour, with astronaut Chris Hadfield at the controls. Stamp Specifications - Date of Issue: 01/10/2003
- Last Day of Sale: 30/09/2004
- Denomination: 8 x 48
- Design: Pierre-Yves Pelletier
- Dimensions: 40 mm diameter
- Gum Type: Self-adhesive
- Paper Type: Tullis Russell Coatings
- Perforations: Kiss cut
- Photography: Canadian Space Agency; NASA
- Printer: Lowe-Martin
- Printing Process: Lithography in 6 colours, with foil stamping in 2 colours and spot varnish
- Quantity: 6,000,000
- Tagging: General, all around
- Product Number: 113546
- Layout: Pane of 8 stamps
- Price: $3.84
- Product Number: 413546131
- Layout: Official First Day Cover
- OFDC Cancellation Location: Saint-Hubert QC
- Price: $5.84
To order any of the products listed, please note the product number and price and call from Canada and the USA: 1 800 565-4362. From other countries: (902) 863-6550. Fax: (902) 863-6796 or write to: National Philatelic Centre 75 St. Ninian St Antigonish NS B2G 2R8 Canada  | |
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