Canada: Seaside #623 / VFNH / Plate Block Upper Left / 8c ' COJO ' Symbol

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$Canada: Seaside #623 / VFNH / Plate Block Upper Left / 8c \' COJO \' Symbol$ Click to enlarge

Canada: 8c ' COJO ' Symbol [Plate Block Upper Left]
(1973 1976 Olympic Games)

Format: Plate Block Upper Left

CONDITION: VF Mint Never Hinged

SPECIFICATIONS:
     Scott: Canada #623  Perforation: 12 x 12.5
     Seaside: Canada #623  Perforation: 12 x 12.5
     Issue Date: 20 Sep 1973
     Perforated Edges: 4

This Stamp is listed in the following Topics:
Sports -> Olympic Games - Summer -> 1976 Montreal

Canada may be referred to with the following: canadian, kanada, can.

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