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Lapland Longspur

Birds of Canada

Stamp Info

Name Value
Date of Issue February 1, 2001
Year 2001
Quantity 4,199,000
Denomination
47¢
Perforation or Dimension 12.5 x 13, diecut, imperforate = découpé à l'emporte-pièce, non dentelé
Series Birds of Canada
Series Time Span 1996 - 2001
Printer Ashton-Potter Canada Limited.
Postal Administration Canada

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Self-adhesive booklet of 12 stamps

Quantity Produced - 700,000
Current Purchase Price: Only available to paid users
Original Purchase Price: $5.64
Perforation: Diecut: not perforated
Dimension: 40 mm x 32 mm (horizontal)
Printing Process: Lithography (five colours)
Gum Type: Pressure sensitive
Tagging: General, 4 sides
Paper: JAC Paper
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Pane of 20 stamps

Quantity Produced - 419,800
Current Purchase Price: Only available to paid users
Original Purchase Price: $9.40
Perforation: 13+
Dimension: 40 mm x 32 mm (horizontal)
Printing Process: Lithography (five colours)
Gum Type: P.V.A
Tagging: General, 4 sides
Paper: Tullis Russell
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Uncut Press Sheet unsigned

Quantity Produced - 1,500
Original Purchase Price: $56.40
Perforation: 13+
Dimension: 40 mm x 32 mm (horizontal)
Printing Process: Lithography (five colours)
Gum Type: P.V.A
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Uncut Press Sheet signed and numbered

Quantity Produced - 800
Original Purchase Price: $89.95
Perforation: 13+
Dimension: 40 mm x 32 mm (horizontal)
Printing Process: Lithography (five colours)
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Official First Day Cover Combination

Quantity Produced - Unknown
Current Purchase Price: Only available to paid users
Original Purchase Price: $2.18
Cancellation Location: Tuktoyaktuk NT
Perforation: 13+
Dimension: 40 mm x 32 mm (horizontal)
Printing Process: Lithography (five colours)
Gum Type: PVA
Tagging: General, 4 sides
Paper: Tullis Russell
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About Stamp

The annual issue of Canada Post's Birds of Canada series is an eagerly-anticipated event amongst collectors across the country. The series is valued as much by general collectors for its stunning illustrations of Canada's splendid bird life as it is by thematic collectors for its meticulous portrayal of diverse species. The four domestic-rate stamps feature exquisite artwork by noted illustrator Pierre Leduc, who has captured the very essence of the Lapland longspur, the Arctic tern, the golden eagle and the rock ptarmigan.

Lapland Longspur
This small songbird is plentiful throughout northern Yukon and the Territories, and in the northern parts of Quebec, Labrador, Ontario and Manitoba. Males typically measure between 12.7 and 17.8 centimetres in length - slightly longer than the female. During the breeding season the male boasts vivid plumage with bold patterns. A groundbird, the longspur is found in meadows, grass and other moist places during breeding season; and in fields, dunes, and along shores during the winter. The nest is a small cup of grasses, moss and roots built in a depression in the ground.

About the Stamp
In researching which birds to include in the sixth issue of Canada Post's Birds of Canada series, consideration was given to geographic balance along with various types and classifications. Many experts in the field were consulted and ornithologist Dr. Henri Ouellet assisted in the selection of the featured four birds. Sadly, Dr. Ouellet did not live to see the completion of his work. Noted scientific illustrator and wildlife artist Pierre Leduc from Stoneham, Quebec, created the acrylic paintings used by Montreal designer Raymond Bellemare. Leduc has provided the illustrations for all six Birds of Canada issues.

Creators

Designed by Raymond Bellemare. Based on a painting by Pierre Leduc.

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Reference

Canada Post Corporation. Canada's Stamp Details, Vol. 10, No. 1, 2001, p. 25, 27.

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