The Stamps of Canada by Bertram W. H. Poole

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Author Poole, Bertram W. H. (Bertram William Henry), 1880-1957
Title The Stamps of Canada
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Summary "The Stamps of Canada" by Bertram W. H. Poole is a meticulous historical account likely written in the early 20th century. This work provides a detailed exploration of the evolution of Canadian postage stamps, examining various issues, their historical significance, and the circumstances surrounding their creation. The book seems to delve into the postal history of Canada through its stamps, covering the first issued stamps and the noteworthy figures involved in their design and production. The opening of the book introduces readers to Canada's postal history, starting from its roots as a French colony to its self-governed postal service established in 1851. It outlines the early challenges of postal communication in sparsely populated territories, touching upon significant milestones such as the first issuance of postage stamps, which occurred in April 1851. The initial chapters focus on various postal reforms, illustrating how developments in postage stamps reflect broader changes within Canadian governance and society. Through a combination of historical narrative and philatelic detail, the author sets the stage for a comprehensive examination of stamps as artifacts of both postal history and national identity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class HE: Social sciences: Transportation and communications
Subject Postage stamps -- Canada
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EBook-No. 22190
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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