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Manitoba Centennial, Red River Ox Cart
common1945-1980

Manitoba Centennial, Red River Ox Cart

Canada · 1970 ·

This stamp commemorates the 100th anniversary of Manitoba joining the Canadian Confederation. The design features a classic Red River ox cart, a historical mode of transport crucial to the development of the province and the fur trade in the 19th century. The cart is depicted against a stylized, modern background, bridging the province's past and present.

Issued in 1970, this stamp marks the centennial of the Manitoba Act, which established Manitoba as Canada's fifth province following the Red River Rebellion.

Printing Method

Photogravure

Catalog Numbers

scott516

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$2
Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$1
Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$0.5
Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$0.25
Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.1

Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.