Description
Handsome early view of the Québec Bridge, mailed in 1927 with a green Canada 2¢ “Fathers of Confederation” (Scott #142). Publisher is Novelty Mfg. & Art Co., Ltd., Montreal with their “Oil Painting Series” back-an attractive textured/varnished finish. Postmarked QUEBEC, P.Q., Jul 13, 1927, addressed to Aetna Insurance, Hartford, CT. Short message at left: “Having a fine time… – Bill”. A solid period piece linking a major Canadian engineering landmark with the 60th-Anniversary Confederation commemoratives.
Details & highlights
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Caption on back: “QUEBEC BRIDGE, NEAR QUEBEC, CANADA.”
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Publisher/series: Novelty Mfg. & Art Co., Ltd., Montreal – Oil Painting Series
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Stamp: Canada 1927 2¢ Fathers of Confederation (Scott 142), correct postcard franking to the U.S.
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Cancel & date: QUEBEC P.Q., Jul 13, 1927
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Historical interest: completed cantilever bridge; Jubilee-year usage with commemorative stamp
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Scarcer Oil Painting Series variant; fewer seen than generic later printings
Condition
Good+, with light edge/corner wear and a tiny surface speck near the top edge on the front. Clear cancel, intact stamp, clean address side. No bends or creases noted. Please view all photos for your own assessment.
Why collectors like it
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1927 Jubilee commemorative stamp tied to postcard-nice period pairing
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Publisher-identified Canadian view with textured “oil-painting” finish
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Clean, legible Quebec P.Q. postal use to the United States
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