I used to be a stamp collector and remain fond of the hobby and its practioners. So for those philatelists who drop by here now and again, I draw your attention to the unveiling this morning of a new stamp, honouring New Brunswicker and former Canadian Governor General Romeo Leblanc.
Current Governor General Michaelle Jean unveiled the stamp today at Rideau Hall.
Canada Post, the issuer, says:
The commemorative stamp features Mr. LeBlanc's official portrait. The Canadian, New Brunswick and Acadian flags are positioned below the portrait. The stamp pane has been used to tell of Mr. LeBlanc's service to Canada and features his personal Coat of Arms, the Order of Canada insignia, the Governor General's Caring Canadian Award, and the Governor General's Academic Medal.
Each stamp measures 32 mm x 32 mm (square) and have 13+ perforations. Lowe-Martin printed the stamps, which are available in panes of 16 stamps. The stamps are P.V.A and printed on Tullis Russell paper using lithography in eight colours. They are general tagged on four sides. The official first day cover will be cancelled in Memramcook, New Brunswick – the site of Mr. LeBlanc's birth place.
Be sure to check out Canada Post's collectors Web site.