


First Day Covers FDC - Christmas Capital Sculptures Émile Brunet
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I am selling a Canada 1995 Official First Day Cover (OFDC) – Christmas Capital Sculptures (Émile Brunet) in excellent condition. For sale is a pristine Official First Day Cover (OFDC) issued by Canada Post on November 2, 1995. This philatelic collectible features the 1995 Christmas stamp series based on the works of renowned Canadian sculptor Émile Brunet.
Item Details:
* Subject: Christmas / Capital Sculptures of the Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupré Basilica.
* Issue Date: November 2, 1995.
* Cancellation Location: Ste-Anne-de-Beaupré, Quebec (The location of the basilica where the sculptures are housed, making this a relevant cancellation).
* Catalog Reference: Related to Scott #1585-1587.
Historical Context: The stamps depict intricate details from the 22 capitals atop the 9-meter columns within the Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupré Basilica near Quebec City. These sculptures were created by Émile Brunet (1893-1977) over a 30-year period beginning in 1948. The specific scenes featured on the stamps are:
* The Annunciation
* The Nativity
* The Flight into Egypt
Condition: The cover is in excellent condition with crisp edges and clear cancellation marks. It includes the original informational insert on the reverse side, which details the history of Brunet's work and the creation of these sculptures in Indiana limestone.
Ideal For:
* Collectors of Canadian stamps and First Day Covers.
* Enthusiasts of religious art and architecture.
* Those interested in Quebec history and the Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupré Basilica.
Comes from a pet and smoke-free environment.
Pickup in Mount Pleasant (NW Calgary)
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Nicholas Wong
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