Radisson and Des Groseilliers - 34 cents 1987 - Canadian stamp
Specifications
- Quantity: 3 960 000
- Issue date: March 13, 1987
- Printer: Ashton-Potter Limited
- Scott: #1127
Description
The explorers of New France introduced Europeans to the Canadians Indians, outlined the geography of Central Canada and found the way west. In the 1640's, Radisson and Des Groseilliers arrived in New France. Both were seasoned coureurs de bois when in August 1659 they set out together for the "pays d'en haut" (hinterland). Geographic information gained from their conversations with the Lake Superior Indians led to the creation of the Hudson's Bay Company. Artist Frederick Hagan of Newmarket, Ontario, created the images for these stamps. The paintings project the power of strong colour to evoke the moods of changing seasons and landscape. Forest, lake, river and hilltops combine with elements of cartography and the heraldry of flags to suggest the activities and experiences of the early explorers of Central Canada. J.F. Britton of Oakville, Ontario, prepared the typography for the stamp designs.
Canada Post Corporation. [Postage Stamp Press Release], 1987.
Creators
Designed by Frederick Hagan
Typographed by J.F. Britton
Note
The values on this page are in Canadian dollars (CAD).