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Paper Identification |
| A-C: |
Abitibi-Price had long been the sole supplier of paper for Canadian
postage stamps, but in 1984 they ceased production. The coated version of
Abitibi-Price paper has a glossy white surface on the front. The reverse
is smooth and white. This paper was normally used for lithographed or
photogravure stamps, but was not always the case. |
| A-U: |
The uncoated version of Abitibi-Price paper has a light creamish surface
on the front. The reverse usually shows an embossing effect of the design
through the stamp. Mint examples of the two 'A' stamps, MP-01a and MP-01b
are good examples side by side to depict the differences between A-C and
A-U paper. Uncoated paper was used for engraved stamps. |
| CL: |
Clarke Papers Ltd
produced paper for engraved and lithographed stamps in 1984 only. However,
both versions of this paper are indistinguishable to the naked eye, when
compared with the Abitibi-Price versions. For this reason, separate
listings are not given for stamps printed on both Clarke and Abitibi-Price
paper. Both companies, however, are listed in the "paper" column. |
| C: |
Coated Papers Ltd
began to supply paper for Canadian stamps in 1988, and continues to do so.
It is recognized by its opaque qualities and smooth green tinted gum. |
| F: |
Fasson of Canada has produced
paper for self adhesive stamps only. |
| H: |
Harrison of England has
supplied paper since 1983. It is similar to Coated Paper, having greenish
gum, but the gum is spotty rather than smooth. The paper is also more
translucent, the design showing through the reverse. |
| J: |
JAC of Canada has produced
paper for self adhesive stamps only. |
| P: |
Peterborough Paper (produced
in Canada) first appeared in 1989. Its translucency is similar to that of
Harrison, but the gum is smooth and not nearly as green in color. |
| R: |
Rolland Paper of
Canada was used on Canadian definitive stamps between 1986 and 1988. Its
characteristics are virtually indistinguishable from those of Abitibi-Price
and Clarke. |
| S: |
Slater Paper debuted in 1988
and is still used. It is quite opaque, and the smooth gum is a distinct
cream color. |
| V: |
Avery Dennison
used their own self-adhesive paper for the ATM stamps |
| (HR) |
Horizontal ribbed paper, which
can be distinguished with the naked eye. When existing, this suffix will
follow the paper type. |
| (VR) |
As above, but vertical ribbed. |
