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GM Canada's founder gets his own stamp

Today, Canada Post issued a stamp honouring Robert Samuel McLaughlin, informally known as Sam, the founder of General Motors of Canada. Two million units of the 52-cent stamp will be put into circulation. Stamp collectors with a soft spot for all things automotive can also get their hands on a 16-stamp commemorative leaflet, as well as an Official First Day Cover envelope.

  • Portrait de Sam McLaughlin datant des années 60 et réalisé à la veille de ses 100 ans.
  • Lors d'une parade dans les années 50, Sam McLaughlin (à droite sur le siège avant) se retrouve à bord d'une McLaughlin modèle F 1908, l'une des premières voitures fabriquées par son entreprise.
  • Pour les philatélistes, Postes Canada a mis en circulation cette enveloppe de pli premier jour officiel.
  • Les philatélistes férus d'histoire de l'automobile voudront se procurer ce feuillet-souvenir de 16 timbres.
  • Postes Canada a lancé ce nouveau timbre de 52 cents honorant la mémoire du fabricant canadien d'automobiles, Sam McLaughlin.

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GM Canada's founder gets his own stamp

Today, Canada Post issued a stamp honouring Robert Samuel McLaughlin, informally known as Sam, the founder of General Motors of Canada. Two million units of the 52-cent stamp will be put into circulation. Stamp collectors with a soft spot for all things automotive can also get their hands on a 16-stamp commemorative leaflet, as well as an Official First Day Cover envelope.