Two covers from Canada
And to finalize this months incoming mail showcase, here are two recent covers from Canada. The first one had a christmas greeting from Tristan with 2009 Canadian international christmas stamp on top of cover. Unfortunately all the cancels were put on the back of envelope… This is also a good time to remind everyone to post their christmas greetings in time. It’s only one month till christmas eve.
2009 Canada - Christmas, international letter rate.
The second cover is from Kevin with whom I exchanged some stamps. It features a nice flow of recent Canadian stamps.
2009 Cover from Canada
On the right are two bird stamps (from a set of four) issued in 2005 to commemorate wildlife artist and conservationist, John James Audubon.
2005 Canada - Audobon birds. Michel #2266-2267, cat.value 0.80€ ea.
Next to it is one of four stamps issued in 2006 to commemorate Canadian cheese- and winemaking. This is yet another great example of odd-shaped (but nice) stamps that Canadian Post makes year after year.
2006 Canada - Winemaking. Michel #2353, cat. value 0.80€.
Moving on, 51c Newfoundland Marten stamp is part of the Endangered species stamp set issued in 2006.
2006 Canada - Endangered species. Newfoundland marten. Michel #2361, cat. value 0.80€.
And finally there’s 1997 stamp to commemorate the Chinese new year.
1997 Canada - Year of the Ox. Michel #1608.
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Can someone tell me about “tagged” stamps from Canada? In particular why are they tagged, and how can they be identified? Thanks!
@Rick… Shortly put:
Why? Tagging is a tool for postal automation (such as automated facing and canceling mail).
How? When a stamp is exposed to short/long wave ultraviolet radiation, the phosphorescent/fluorescent ingredients used on stamp will glow. This glow can be detected by various devices used in mail handling.
How to detect? Place stamp under black light / UV-lamp, and presto. Some forms of tagging can be seen also with bare eye, when looking stamps in proper angle against a light source…. I definitely recommend buying a black light, as it’s highly useful for detecting repairs, mold etc. too.Various countries have used different types of tagging ingredients, which is worldwide collectors should buy so called “dual mode” black light that emits both short and long wave UV. Lighthouse makes some battery powered models that I can recommend highly… I recall Canadian stamps require short wave only, but I’m sure someone will correct if I’m wrong.
And finally… When using a black light, remember to follow safety precautions. Though these are low power devices (when battery operated), they can still cause some serious damages if not handled properly.
Thanks, Keijo!