{"product_id":"1971-queen-elizabeth-ii-definitive-7-ottawa-canada-first-day-cover","title":"1971 Queen Elizabeth II Definitive 7¢ Ottawa, Canada First Day Cover","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Canadian First Day Cover features the 7¢ Queen Elizabeth II definitive stamp issued June 30, 1971. The cover bears a block of four stamps cancelled with a crisp Ottawa, Ontario circular date stamp reading 30 VI 1971.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 1971 7¢ definitive formed part of Canada’s long-running Queen Elizabeth II series used for everyday postage. Its bilingual cachet, produced by British American Bank Note Company of Ottawa, carries the headings “Definitive Ordinaire” and “Day of Issue \/ Jour d’émission,” reflecting Canada’s official bilingual postal policy of the period.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA notable feature is the integrated “DAY OF ISSUE \/ JOUR D’ÉMISSION” lettering printed directly across the stamp block, creating a striking visual effect uncommon on standard FDCs. The cover also displays a green-tinted portrait of the Queen that matches the stamp design.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCollectors will appreciate the clean condition, clear Ottawa postmark, and the scarce bank-note-company cachet that ties the item directly to Canada’s security-printing heritage.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Maple Springs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51392039420068,"sku":null,"price":6.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0580\/4713\/5908\/files\/20260629141219.jpg?v=1782776088","url":"https:\/\/maplespringsllc.com\/products\/1971-queen-elizabeth-ii-definitive-7-ottawa-canada-first-day-cover","provider":"Maple Springs","version":"1.0","type":"link"}