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 Alain Martineau
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| General Description : | From the souvenir sheet Gum type: P.V.A Photography: Burrard Bridge: Paul Enns GEmerging in France between the two world wars, Art Deco was a creative response to the dull austerity of the First World War that permeated the design of furniture, household goods and textiles. Still, the movement made its most lasting contribution to early 20th century architecture. Beginning between 1908 and 1912, Art Deco gained mainstream exposure at the exposition from which it took its name: the Exposition des Arts Decoratifs et Industriels Moderne in Paris, France in 1925, and the period continued well into the Great Depression. In fact, several prominent Canadian Art Deco buildings were constructed as a result of federal employment initiatives. In addition to dramatic black and white photo-graphy, Novotny adds that the stamp design “uses bold geometric forms and vibrant colours, to capture each building’s unique character.” n this five-stamp issue celebrating the details of the Art Deco period, these five Canadian structures are showcased. he Burrard Bridge is a six-lane, Art Deco style, steel truss bridge, built between 1930 and 1932, in Vancouver, British Columbia. Designed by architect George Lister Thornton Sharp, the bridge’s central truss is hidden by vertical extensions of the bridge’s piers that create imposing concrete towers, topped by overhead galleries embellished with architectural and sculptural details. Pierced railings create a visual shutter so that at a speed of 50 km an hour, motorists see through them with an uninterrupted view of the harbour. Also available in booklet of 10 stamps, simulated perforation, pressure sensitive gum type, quantity 2,200,000 |
| Face value | P $0.59 Cents |
| Catalog code (Michel) | CA 2724 |
| Catalog code (Scott) | CA 2471a |
| Catalog code | Canada post Product #: 403781145; Yvert et Tellier CA 2609 WADP Numbering System - WNS CA036.11 |
| Series | Architecture |
| Stamp colour | multicolor |
| Stamp use | Commemorative stamp |
| Print run | 205,000 |
| Issue date | 09/06/2011 |
| Designer | Ivan Novotny (Taylor | Sprules) |
| Paper type | Tullis Russell |
| Print technique | Lithography in 9 colours |
| Printed by | Lowe-Martin, Gravure Choquet |
| Perforation | 13+ |
| Height | 32.00 mm |
| Width | 21.50 mm |
| Catalog prices | No catalog prices set yet |
