Perf gauge  Lowe-Martin Die Cutting Flower definitives Series I (50c era):  Background  Coils      Checklist      Distribution      Die cut      Plating      F over R/O      $1.45 0Lowe      $1.45 line      Ski slope  Booklets      Checklist      Tag      $1.45 Insc      Paper      Plate variety      Missing colour Series II (51c era):  Background  Coils      Checklist      Distribution      Die cut      Compound perf      Plating      High/center Insc      Paper      Colour error  Booklets      Checklist      C over S/O  Envelopes Series III (52c era):  Background  Souvenir sheet  Coils      Checklist      Distribution      Die cut      Compound perf      Plating      Die cut anomalies  Booklets      Checklist      Paper      UPC doubling      Miscut Series IV (52c era):  Background  Souvenir sheet  Tagging  Coils      Checklist      Distribution      Die cut      3000/5000  Booklets      Checklist Series V (57c era):  Background  Souvenir sheet  Coils      Checklist      Distribution      Die cut      5000      Uncut panel  Booklets      Checklist  Headlines  Tagging search  Checklists  Books  Album pages      Study tips  Elizabethan Glossary Study Notes  Modern stamp paper  Fluorescence  Phosphor tagging  Postal rates		Flowers: Series IV (P/52c era) Updated Apr 20/11 Series I (50c era) Series II (51c era) Series III (52c era) Series V (57c era) PDF article, from Dec 2008 WPS Buffalo Coils (100 / 50): Coils (3000/5000): Booklets: Souvenir sheet: Background Initial release date: Dec 27/07 Designs (orchids): P [Permanent(tm)] Island Red flowers 96c Janet Elizabeth 'Fire Dancer' $1.15 Memoria Evelyn Light $1.60 Kaleidoscope 'Conni' Scott/Unitrade numbers: 2244 (Permanent coil), 2244a (roll of 3,000/5,000) 2243 (souvenir sheet) 2245-2247 (coils) 2254-2256 (booklet singles) BK365-BK367 (booklets) Printer: Lowe-Martin (Ottawa, ON) Printing method: Lithography (5 colours) Paper: self-adhesive, TRC Designers: Monique Dufour, Sophie Lafortune Postage rates (Jan 14/08-Jan 11/09): P = 52c - domestic lettermail (0-30g) 96c -USA (0-30g) and domestic (30-50g) $1.15 -domestic non-standard (0-60g), domestic oversize (0-100g) $1.60 - International (0-30g) Format: coil rolls of 50 (96c, $1.15 and $1.60) or 100 (P) with a 'gutter' every 10 stamps that contains an inscription. Gutters are collected in strips of 4 with 2 stamps on either side of the gutter. Single stamps are serpentine die cut on the top and bottom. It is known that the coils are printed with 10 rolls across the printing sleeve.   the Permanent stamp was also released (Feb 1/08) in very large rolls for commercial users (rolls of 3,000 and 5,000)   booklet 'panels' of 6 (96c, $1.15 and $1.60). Single stamps are die cut on all four sides. Souvenir Sheet Tagging For the first time, additional logos have been included on the tagging plate. All of the previous flower design only had tagging on the four sides. As illustrated below, each of the new flower designs has several logos placed throughout the design. The Permanent stamp has 8 "P" logos; the 96c and $1.15 each have 7 Canada Post logos; the $1.60 value has 6 Canada Post logos. (Each value in the coil, booklet, and souvenir sheet formats share the same groupings of logos.) Coils Coil Checklist     Self-adhesive Water-activated gum   Coil Souvenir sheet   Die cut 8.4 – 9.0 Die cut 7.9 – 8.8 Die cut 8.1 – 9.6 Die cut 6 3/4 – 7 Die cut 9.2 Perf 13.4x13.1   C paper C paper C paper Quarterly pack Roll of 3000 or 5000 C paper Domestic First-class rate: P Island Red flowers Dec 27/07 Apr 2008 Aug 2008 x Feb 1/08 Dec 26/07 USA rate: 96c Janet Elizabeth 'Fire Dancer' Dec 27/07 Apr 2008   x   Dec 26/07 Domestic Non-standard and Oversize rate (0-100g): $1.15 Memoria Evelyn Light Dec 27/07   Jul 2008 x   Dec 26/07 International rate: $1.60 Kaleidoscope 'Conni' Dec 27/07   Sep 2008 x   Dec 26/07 The date shown is the date of issue of that specific variety. A "blank" means the item does not exist. Coil Distribution The coils were distributed to post offices in boxes, with 10 rolls per box. Self-adhesive labels were applied to one end of these boxes that contained several pieces of information: quantity of rolls per box Canada Post product number printing roll number, date, and time internal barcode and number "inspector" mark - either a circular rubber stamp or an hand-written number in pen Permanent   96c     $1.15 $1.60 The rolls were wrapped around a thick inner core or cardboard. A clear, self-adhesive sticker was applied on the end of the roll to keep it rolled. This 'wrapper' had a UPC barcode which would be scanned at the post office checkout. Each wrapper was colour-coded to match the corresponding stamp. Denomination UPC barcode on wrapper P 96c $1.15 $1.60 Coil Start/End Cutting All of the flower coils in this series have the "wavy die cut" at the start and end of the rolls. All rolls are affixed to the inner cardboard tube. Illustrated at the starter strips of 4 (the generally accepted method of collecting these items).   Coil Serpentine Die Cutting To date, three different die cutting patterns have appeared on these stamps (all are approximate or average measurements): 8.4 – 9.0 horizontally (all 4 values) — 10 peaks/4 'nibs' per stamp 7.9 – 8.8 horizontally (P and 96c) 8.1 – 9.6 horizontally (P, $1.15 and $1.60) We say “approximately” because the serpentine die cutting is not consistent across the full printing press. In fact, even across a single stamp the peaks and valleys will vary both in depth and width. It is as if a piece of metal were made into an accordion and then stretched by hand with no apparent effort to precision. Coil - Rolls of 3,000 and 5,000 The Permanent coil was released in rolls of 3,000 and 5,000 stamps on February 1, 2008. The die cutting is a consistent 9.2 across the top and bottom of the stamp. Due to the consistent, and different die cut gauge, these stamps are different compared to those from rolls of 100. They may prove to be difficult to find on commercial mailings used in period. The stamps are rolled in a horizontal format (compared to vertical for the same design in rolls of 100 issued to post offices). There is a gap between the stamps and extra backing paper above and below the stamps. Illustrated below is a strip of 10, as received from the philatelic sales branch. These stamps could only be ordered in strips of 4 or 10; full rolls are only available to business clients. There are no additional markings on the roll - either front or back. Booklets The 96c, $1.15 and $1.60 designs were issued in booklet "panels" of 6 stamps. Booklet Checklist   Booklet panes   C paper back cover: Xpresspost 96c Janet Elizabeth 'Fire Dancer' Dec 27/07 $1.15 Memoria Evelyn Light Dec 27/07 $1.60 Kaleidoscope 'Conni' Dec 27/07 Booklet Cover The original printings of these booklets advertised "Xpresspost", each denomination noting a different destination.
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