93-19

93-19 / FWH9

Canada 1993

Hooded Merganser

Fred's Anecdotal Note

1993 CANADA

The presentation of this national Canadian Duck stamp includes margin inscriptions which I think greatly enhance the cover. Also a nice feature is the pictorial First Day of Issue postmark from Ottawa. My hand-painted MILFORD cachet was designed to complement this year's lovely stamp. It shows a male hooded merganser standing in a bed of marsh marigold wildflowers intently watching a rival swimming with a female. A stunning First Day Cover with only 249 produced.