| Name | Value |
|---|---|
| Date of Issue | June 30, 1983 |
| Year | 1983 |
| Quantity | 2,650,000 |
| Denomination |
32¢
|
| Perforation or Dimension | 12.5 x 13 |
| Series | Canada Day, Forts across Canada |
| Series Time Span | 1983 - 1985 |
| Printer | Ashton-Potter Limited. |
| Postal Administration | Canada |
| Condition | Name | Avg Value |
|---|---|---|
|
M-NH-VF
|
Mint - Never Hinged - Very Fine | Only available to paid users |
|
U-VF
|
Used - Very Fine | Only available to paid users |
At one time or another, the forts of Canada have housed and defended Indians, settlers, missionaries, fur traders, policemen and soldiers. Each remaining fort is a monument to the forces which created and preserved Canada. Located at Aulac, New Brunswick, Fort Beauséjour was built between 1751 and 1755 to guard the French line of communication from the Saint. John River to Cape Breton. The Forts across Canada stamps were designed by Rolf Harder of Montreal. Supporting the linework, which gives a wealth of interesting detail, the simple flat shapes of colour capture the atmosphere of each fort. The view on each stamp shows one of the dominant characteristics of each fort. Jean Morin of Montreal was responsible for the design and development of the stamp booklet format and cover.