Caption
A photographic reproduction of the artist's sketch is reduced to stamp-size so that the engraver may make an exact replica of the stamp design. Canadian stamps are very popular with collectors.
Release Date
August 13, 1957
Materials
Typescript with illustrations
Collection
CMCP fonds
Credit Line
Canadian Museum of Contemporary Photography fonds, National Gallery of Canada Library and Archives
Caption
The horn -- which in olden times heralded the arrival of the post -- is featured in both stamps issued on the 83rd anniversary of the UPU. Pretty Merilyn Walker proudly displays giant-sized reproductions of the attractive stamps. Canada, who will officially unveil her electronic postal brain during the Congress, will urge that interchange of new postal techniques among UPU members be speeded up.
Date
May 1, 1957
Accession Number
LAC-NFB81002
Materials
Black and white negative
Photographer
Enumber
e011176586_s2
Collection
National Film Board of Canada
Credit Line
Library and Archives Canada, Mikan no. 205928
Caption
Swiss-born Karl Mangold, who received his early art training in Zurich, was chosen to design the stamps celebrating the 14th Congress of the UPU. Mr. Mangold has lived in Canada since 1928.
Date
June 1, 1957
Accession Number
LAC-NFB81151
Materials
Black and white negative
Photographer
Enumber
e011176589
Collection
National Film Board of Canada
Credit Line
Library and Archives Canada, Mikan no. 205928
Caption
Every sheet of Canadian stamps is individually inspected for errors -- so beloved by collectors. Today, surprisingly few escape detection.
Date
June 1, 1957
Accession Number
LAC-NFB81153
Materials
Black and white negative
Photographer
Enumber
e011176590
Collection
National Film Board of Canada
Credit Line
Library and Archives Canada, Mikan no. 205928
Caption
While the origins of postal service go back to the early empires of the far east, the history of global postal agreements dates back only to 1874 when the Universal Postal Union first met at Berne, Switzerland. Canada, who this year is host to the 14th congress of the UPU, has earned an enviable reputation for the efficiency and speed with which she despatches the mails. Above, siderographer checks plate which will print one of the two Canadian stamps issued to commemorate the event.
Date
June 1, 1957
Accession Number
LAC-NFB81155
Materials
Black and white negative
Photographer
Enumber
e011176591
Collection
National Film Board of Canada
Credit Line
Library and Archives Canada, Mikan no. 205928
Caption
A master technician searches the first proof sheet for possible imperfections. The printing of Canadian stamps -- which are a form of currency -- is as carefully guarded as the making of bank notes.
Date
June 1, 1957
Accession Number
LAC-NFB81156
Materials
Black and white negative
Photographer
Enumber
e011176592
Collection
National Film Board of Canada
Credit Line
Library and Archives Canada, Mikan no. 205928
Photostory #118: World's Postmen Gather: Canada Host To XIVth Congress
Photographers
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Maker
National Film Board of Canada
Release Date
August 13, 1957
Collection
CMCP fonds
Credit Line
Canadian Museum of Contemporary Photography fonds, National Gallery of Canada Library and Archives
Main Text
A photographic reproduction of the artist's sketch is reduced to stamp-size so that the engraver may make an exact replica of the stamp design. Canadian stamps are very popular with collectors.
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