Lot #31: Canada 1983 "Canadian Forts". Pane of 10 Stamps

Canada 1983 "Canadian Forts". Pane of 10 Stamps Scott#: 992a. Mint - Very Fine Never Hinged (M-VFNH) This is a booklet pane of 10 stamps from the Canadian Forts - 1 series, issued by Canada Post in 1983. Each stamp features a different historic Canadian fortification depicted in a bird's-eye view. Stamp Identification Scott Number: 992a (representing the entire booklet pane of 10). Issue Date: June 30, 1983. This 1983 booklet pane (Scott #992a) features ten different historic fortifications across Canada. The stamps are arranged in two rows of five, each showcasing a unique architectural style and strategic history. Top Row (Left to Right) Fort Henry (Ontario): Located in Kingston, this "Citadel of Upper Canada" was built to protect the naval dockyards from potential American attacks. Fort Prince of Wales (Manitoba): A massive stone star-fort built by the Hudson’s Bay Company on the shores of Hudson Bay to protect the fur trade. Fort Langley (British Columbia): A key Hudson’s Bay Company fur trading post on the Fraser River, often called the "Birthplace of British Columbia." Fort Anne (Nova Scotia): Located in Annapolis Royal, this site was the center of numerous conflicts between the French and British for control of Acadia. Fort Amherst (Prince Edward Island): Built by the British after the fall of Louisbourg to secure control over the island (then known as Île Saint-Jean). Bottom Row (Left to Right) Fortress of Louisbourg (Nova Scotia): A massive French reconstruction on Cape Breton Island, once one of the busiest seaports in North America. Quebec Citadel (Quebec): Known as the "Gibraltar of the Americas," this active military installation remains the secondary residence of the Governor General. Fort Wellington (Ontario): Built during the War of 1812 to defend the St. Lawrence River shipping route between Montreal and Kingston. Halifax Citadel (Nova Scotia): A star-shaped hill fort overlooking Halifax Harbour, designed to defend the city’s vital naval station. Fort Beauséjour (New Brunswick): A French fort captured by the British in 1755, a pivotal event leading to the expulsion of the Acadians. All information provided herein is considered accurate. It is the buyer's responsibility to verify its accurateness. As shown and as is. The pictures are part of the description. Pickup category timeslot {A}