Canada 1924 Laurentide Air Service Semi-Official Airmail Stamp
Canada · 1924 · 25c
This semi-official airmail stamp features a Curtiss HS-2L 'La Vigilance' flying boat over a map of the Rouyn mining district in Quebec. The design highlights the early role of aviation in connecting remote northern regions of Canada. It was issued by Laurentide Air Service Ltd., one of the first commercial air services in the country.
Issued in 1924, this stamp facilitated mail delivery to the newly discovered Rouyn gold fields, a service not yet provided by the official post office. These semi-official issues are a fascinating chapter in Canadian postal history, showcasing private enterprise filling gaps in government services.
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