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Originally posted by RM:
I just ordered the whole package using the 1-800 number. Canadians talk funny. (EH)I know nothing about stamp collecting.....what's the deal with the date-of-issue cancellation stamps ?
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well done Ron for cutting to the quick
I took the longer route to the actual site because Susan has it in mind to get a plate of possibly 25 stamps like the "Pig" set I showed , then asking Gord to sign each individual stampl!! (some hope)
As far as your question about "date of issue" I can refer you to the inevitable wiki at:-
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/First_day_of_issue
At one time I had quite a collection of First day covers that my mother who was baxk then working at her local post Office would send to me in Canada
I believe amongst serious collectors such an item if possible mounted on a special; commemorative envelope is the most desirable and/or valuable example of an issue
There is a prime example at:-
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:F...arp.750pix.jpg
750 pixel wide image so please go to that link to see it.