Empress of Ireland 100th Anniversary Collection (2014)
by Canada Post
- Used
- Hardcover
- Condition
- See description
- Seller
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Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada
Payment Methods Accepted
About This Item
None Listed: Canada Post NONE [NONE] 2014. (hardcover) 31 +. Fine. 4to. Gilt stamped, embossed leatherette clamshell with engraved isnset brass plate, as issued. 36 page booklet which tells the story of the construction, 8 years of service, and the events before and after its collision in the fog with Norwegian collier Storstad in 1914; a limited edition commemorative coin (only 15,000 pieces struck); 2 reproduction post cards, one of which was mailed from the Empress in the short hours before the tragedy; 2 commemorative envelopes. Also exclusive to and included in this collection a full pane of 16 stamps; Certificate of Authenticity and official First Day Cover. 6000 sets produced of which this is numbered 2183. An incredible set and a beautiful commemoration to the more than 1,000 lives lost that fateful day..
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Details
- Bookseller
- Spafford Books (CA)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 129418
- Title
- Empress of Ireland 100th Anniversary Collection (2014)
- Author
- Canada Post
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Publisher
- Canada Post NONE
- Place of Publication
- None Listed
- Keywords
- Philately, Canada Post, Collectibles, Memorabilia, Stamp Collecting
- Bookseller catalogs
- Hobbies and Collecting;
Terms of Sale
Spafford Books
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About the Seller
Spafford Books
Biblio member since 2009
Regina, Saskatchewan
About Spafford Books
50 + years buying and selling. Large stock dealing with western Canada, fur trade, Indigenous Peoples, general antiquarian. Open by appointment or chance! Call 1-306-525-4910.
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- Gilt
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- Fine
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- Plate
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