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charlene · 06-13-2007, 11:07 AM

Val had the link in her post..)

We don't talk funny!
lol

there is also a link explaining how to send the first day issue cover with the stamp to a post office for cancellation. i'm sending one to the orillia post office..

http://www.canadapost.ca/personal/co...?stamp=cancels

i believe it includes the Lightfoot stamp ..

if it pertains to some other stamps I am still sending one of my first day issues to the orillia post office with a written request that the postmaster cancel it on june 29 and return it in the stamped, self addressed envelope i will also provide..

Canadian cancels to collect
Canada Post is pleased to present philatelic pictorial cancels to collect. These cancels are available on an ongoing basis from the respective post offices across Canada. To obtain any of these cancels, send your stamped envelopes and/or covers* with proper postage (52¢) inside a stamped envelope addressed to the 'Postmaster' followed by the name and full address of the post office as it appears below the particular cancel. Be sure to enclose a self-addressed envelope pre-stamped with sufficient postage for return mailing.

Please note:
Envelopes and/or covers will be stamped on or around the dates they're received.

*Individual Postmasters reserve the right to limit quantities.

[ June 13, 2007, 11:13: Message edited by: charlene ]

06-13-2007, 11:07 AM	#18
charlene Moderator Join Date: May 2000 Posts: 16,001	Val had the link in her post..) We don't talk funny! lol there is also a link explaining how to send the first day issue cover with the stamp to a post office for cancellation. i'm sending one to the orillia post office.. http://www.canadapost.ca/personal/co...?stamp=cancels i believe it includes the Lightfoot stamp .. if it pertains to some other stamps I am still sending one of my first day issues to the orillia post office with a written request that the postmaster cancel it on june 29 and return it in the stamped, self addressed envelope i will also provide.. Canadian cancels to collect Canada Post is pleased to present philatelic pictorial cancels to collect. These cancels are available on an ongoing basis from the respective post offices across Canada. To obtain any of these cancels, send your stamped envelopes and/or covers* with proper postage (52¢) inside a stamped envelope addressed to the 'Postmaster' followed by the name and full address of the post office as it appears below the particular cancel. Be sure to enclose a self-addressed envelope pre-stamped with sufficient postage for return mailing. Please note: Envelopes and/or covers will be stamped on or around the dates they're received. *Individual Postmasters reserve the right to limit quantities. [ June 13, 2007, 11:13: Message edited by: charlene ]