{"product_id":"1973-francois-xavier-de-montmorency-laval-8-ottawa-canada-first-day-cover","title":"1973 François-Xavier de Montmorency-Laval 8¢ Ottawa, Canada First Day Cover","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis 1973 Canadian First Day Cover features the 8¢ stamp honoring François-Xavier de Montmorency-Laval de Montigny (1623–1708), issued by Canada Post on January 31, 1973, in Ottawa, Ontario. The cover displays a block of four stamps with bilingual “Day of Issue \/ Jour d’émission” overprint and a cachet produced by Ashton-Potter Limited, Toronto, with design by Michael Fog and Gerry Lorange.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLaval was the first Roman Catholic bishop of Quebec and a pivotal figure in the religious and educational development of New France. His efforts established the Seminary of Quebec and laid foundations for the Université Laval, shaping French-Canadian culture and institutions that endure today.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA notable detail is the striking blue portrait design repeated across the block, emphasizing Laval’s profile against a minimalist background. The bilingual typography and official Ottawa postmark tie the cover directly to its first-day city.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCollectors will appreciate the clean condition, crisp Ottawa circular date stamp, and the attractive block format, making this an appealing addition for Canadian postal history or religious-themed FDC collections.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Maple Springs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51392045973668,"sku":null,"price":6.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0580\/4713\/5908\/files\/20260629142045.jpg?v=1782776430","url":"https:\/\/maplespringsllc.com\/products\/1973-francois-xavier-de-montmorency-laval-8-ottawa-canada-first-day-cover","provider":"Maple Springs","version":"1.0","type":"link"}