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Castle Hill, Nfld., circa 1762 - 34 cents 1985 - Canadian stamp

Castle Hill, Nfld., circa 1762 1985 - Canadian stamp

Specifications

  • Quantity: 2 801 400
  • Issue date: June 28, 1985
  • Printer: Ashton-Potter Limited
  • Scott: #1053

Description

The role of Canada's forts has changed considerably since the early colonial days. In the past, the purpose of forts was to defend the country against invaders. Today, they are a top tourist attraction, drawing thousands of visitors every year. After the Treaty of Utrecht was signed in 1713, Fort Royal in Newfoundland was ceded to the British, who named it Castle Hill. It overlooks the town of Placentia, the bay, and the surrounding countryside. The Forts stamps are the work of Montreal graphic designer Rolf Harder. By showing a bird's-eye view of the forts, the designer has emphasized their great variety of shapes and structures. For some of the forts, a reconstruction of no longer extant buildings and structures was made, using original plans and drawings of the period. This is indicated by the inclusion of circa dates on these stamps.
Canada Post Corporation. [Postage Stamp Press Release], 1985.

Creators

Designed by Rolf P. Harder

Note

The values on this page are in Canadian dollars (CAD).

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