Just like in a Hollywood movie, a good sequel is sure to get the public talking. And stamp collectors are sure to find something exciting to say about Canada Post's latest release in the Canadians in Hollywood Series. Designed by John Belisle and Kosta Tsetsekas of Signals Design and painted by Neal Armstrong, this set of four stamps features paintings of Hollywood greats Marie Dressler, Raymond Burr, Norma Shearer and Cheif Dan George. Each colorful design showcases the actor or actress in a background scene related to their career. Dressler's issue illustrates the tugboat from Tugboat Annie; Burr's showcases the Perry Mason courtroom; Shearer's an art deco scene; and George's a scene from Little Big Man. Buying this issue is like buying a ticket to the hey days of Hollywood. With cancels featuring a bag of popcorn and soft drink, movie goers and stamp collectors are sure to feel as though they just sat down in the Fox theater to watch Dinner at Eight or The Wanters.

Technical Details:
Date of Issue: June 30, 2008
Last Day of Sale: June 29, 2009
Printer: Canadian Bank Note
Printing Process: Lithography in 5 colors plus varnish
Paper Type: Spicers
Tagging: General, 4 sides
Designer: John Belisle, Kosta Tsetsekas, Geoff Kehrig
Illustration: Neal Armstrong, Adam Rogers
Official First Day Cover Cancellation Location: Montréal, Quebec; Vancouver, British Columbia
Dimensions (Booklet Stamps): 30.75 mm x 48.75 mm
Dimensions (Souvenir Sheet Stamps): 136 mm x 77 mm
Perforations (Souvenir Sheet Stamps): 13+
Gum Type (Souvenir Sheet Stamps): P.V.A.
Gum Type (Booklet Stamps): Pressure sensitive

Available Products:
Souvenir Sheet of 4 Stamps; Product Number: 403708145; Available Quantity: 300,000
First Day Cover; Product Number: 403708144; Available Quantity: 23,000
Booklet of 8 Stamps; Product Number: 413708111; Available Quantity: 4,500,000
Set of 4 Booklets; Product Number: 413708701; Available Quantity: 5,000

Ordering Information:
The booklet of 8 stamps can be purchased online at the Canada Post website. To order any of the other products listed call, from Canada and the USA: 1-800-565-4362; From other countries: 1-902-863-6550; Fax: 1-902-863-6796.

Or write to:
National Philatelic Centre
75 St. Ninian St.
Antigonish NS B2G 2R8
Canada

Additional information on the four actors and actresses featured on the Canadians in Hollywood issue can be found on the Canada Post website.

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