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Canadian Postal Archives philatelic collection: 1927 Confederation Issue die essays [philatelic record]

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Collection

Date:

1926-1927.

Reference:

R16468-0-5-E

Type of material:

Stamps and stamp products

Found in:

Archives / Collections and Fonds

Item ID number:

5386786

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Canadian Postal Archives philatelic collection: 1927 Confederation Issue die essays
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Date(s):

1926-1927.

Place of creation:

Canada

Extent:

2 die essays.

Language of material:

English

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This collection contains annotated die essays in two states, showing a vignette of the central façade of the Parliament Buildings before and after alterations to the die.

These die essays are believed to have been prepared for an unaccepted preliminary 3¢ design intended for the Canada 1927 - 60th Anniversary of Confederation Issue.

Provenance:

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National Archives of Canada. Documentary Art and Photography Division. Philatelic Collection

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Custodial history:

Purchased by the former National Archives in 1992.

Accompanying material note:

Language of accompanying material: English.

Citation/reference note:

The Unitrade (Scott) Catalogue reference number for the issued stamp is Canada #143.

Source:

Private

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120-080461-9
1992-295 DAP
92-303
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Date modified:: 2024-07-24