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 Alain Martineau
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| General Description : | Layout: Souvenir sheet of 2 stamps OFDC Cancellation Location: Calgary, Alberta Gum Type: P.V.A. Photography: Courtesy of Calgary Stampede Archives “Cowtown” turns up the party this year in honour of the 100th anniversary of the `Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth', the Calgary Stampede. Every July, more than a million people visit during the ten-day event, known the world over for its chuck wagon races, agricultural exhibits, events and top-name, action-packed entertainment. The rodeo tournament attracts competitors and spectators from all over the globe. With its centennial this year, the Stampede is expected to draw even greater worldwide media attention and bring increased tourism to Calgary, Alberta. The Calgary Stampede imbues an irresistible pioneer spirit to the city, one that is embraced by residents and tourists alike. The streets and midways teem with people in shiny—or sometimes dusty—boots, belt buckles and cowboy hats donned for the occasion. They stand in line for hearty pancake breakfasts that spring up in schools and community centres before they head off for another day at the Stampede. The excitement never stops—after the ropin' and ridin' is done for the day, visitors take to the streets for Stampede parties and barbecues. Sinewy-strong and beautiful, a powerful rodeo horse stands saddled on the domestic-rate PERMANENT™ stamp. Featured prominently on the U.S.-rate stamp is the Stampede's limited-issue, silver-and-gold anniversary belt-buckle, one hundred of which are being produced as much-prized event trophies this year. A souvenir sheet, bearing one of each stamp, brings out the human element with a cowboy readying for the rodeo. |
| Face value | PERMANENT™ domestic rate $0.61 + $1.05 (US rate) |
| Catalog code (Michel) | CA BL159 |
| Catalog code (Scott) | CA 2546 |
| Catalog code | Canada post Product #: 403830145; Yvert et Tellier CA BF161 Stanley Gibbons CA MS2866 |
| Stamp colour | multicolor |
| Stamp use | Souvenir Sheet |
| Print run | 325,000 |
| Issue date | 17/05/2012 |
| Designer | Xerxes Irani |
| Paper type | Tullis Russell |
| Print technique | Lithography in 4 colours + spot varnish |
| Printed by | Lowe-Martin |
| Perforation | 13+ |
| Height | 70.00 mm |
| Width | 117.00 mm |
| Catalog prices | No catalog prices set yet |
