| Name | Value |
|---|---|
| Date of Issue | February 1, 2018 |
| Year | 2018 |
| Quantity | 1,300,000 |
| Denomination |
 PERMANENT™ (P).Current monetary value: $0.92. |
| Perforation or Dimension | 32 mm x 40 mm |
| Series | Black History Month |
| Series Time Span | 2011 - 2024 |
| Printer | Lowe-Martin |
| Postal Administration | Canada |
| Condition | Name | Avg Value |
|---|---|---|
|
M-NH-VF
|
Mint - Never Hinged - Very Fine | View price |
Celebrate an iconic Canadian and honour Black History Month with this booklet of 10 PermanentTM domestic stamps featuring distinguished public servant Lincoln M. Alexander.
A leader in the fight for racial equality and a champion of justice, education and heritage, Alexander was invested into the Order of Ontario and the Order of Canada. He achieved several notable firsts, becoming the first Black Canadian to be elected to the House of Commons, the first appointed to federal Cabinet and the first named to a viceregal position, serving as Lieutenant Governor of Ontario between 1985 and 1991.
The stamp features a black and white portrait of Alexander in profile. A gold metallic pays tribute to Alexander’s visionary influence.
Born in Toronto, Alexander served in the Royal Canadian Air Force during the Second World War before going on to study law. Following his career in public service he spent 15 years as chancellor at the University of Guelph. Alexander died in 2012 at the age of 90. Since 2015, he has been remembered across Canada on January 21, Lincoln Alexander Day.
NOTIFICATION
Pay tribute to an iconic Canadian and honour Black History Month with this Official First Day Cover featuring distinguished public servant Lincoln M. Alexander.
The stamp on this elegant collectible features a black and white portrait of Alexander in profile. A gold metallic glow pays tribute to Alexander’s visionary influence.
A leader in the fight for racial equality and a champion of justice, education and heritage, Alexander was invested into the Order of Ontario and the Order of Canada. He achieved several notable firsts, becoming the first Black Canadian to be elected to the House of Commons, the first appointed to federal Cabinet and the first named to a viceregal position, serving as Lieutenant Governor of Ontario between 1985 and 1991.
NOTIFICATION
Toronto-born Lincoln MacCauley Alexander (1922-2012) had a distinguished career as a public servant and became a leader in the fight for racial equality. He was the first Black Canadian to be elected to the House of Commons (1968), appointed to the federal Cabinet (1979) and named to a viceregal position in Canada, as Lieutenant Governor of Ontario (1985). He encouraged countless young people to pursue their dreams – often telling them, "I did it. You can. You will."
This stamp, designed by Winnipeg-based Tétro, evokes the personal strength of Lincoln MacCauley Alexander through a historic photograph. "The image selected captures a moment that is both internally reflective and formidable," says designer Paul Tétrault. "The gold metallic glow pays tribute to his visionary influence and trailblazing achievements."