Architecture, Series 1: 1989-92
A1-01.gif (11335 bytes)In 1989, a series on Historic Canadian Architecture began, eventually replacing the previous National Parks definitives. Only three values were issued over all, but each had BABN and CBN printings. There are two types of CBN printings for the $1 and $2 values. The printings from the two companies are easily identified when examining single stamps. It is interesting to note that the second CBN printing seems to have characteristics similar to those of the BABN printing. These are described and illustrated below the checklist.The two different gum types on the $2 stamps can be difficult to distinguish, but the BABN printing appears to be more transparent when viewed face down on a white surface.
BRC# Description Perforation Tagging Paper Printer Format Issued Unitrade Darnell
$1 Runnymede Library, Toronto
A1-01 a) Black Engraving
(Plate 1)		 13.3 x 13 None H BABN S50 89-05-05 1181 1274
b) Blue Engraving,
Type 1 (Plate 2)		 13.3 x 13 None C CBN S50 92-08-28 1181ii UNL
c) Blue Engraving,
Type 2 (Plate 2)		 13.3 x 13 None C CBN S50 92-10-?? UNL UNL
$2 McAdam Railway Station
A1-02 a) Brown Engraving
(Plate 1)		 13.3 x 13.3 None H BABN S50 89-05-05 1182 1275
b) Black Engraving
Type 1 (Plate 2)		 13.3 x 13.3 None C CBN S50 92-07-29 1182iii UNL
c) Black Engraving
Type 2 (Plate 2)		 13.3 x 13.3 None C CBN S50 92-10-?? 1182iii UNL
$5 Bonsecours Market, Montreal
A1-03 a) Plate 1 13.3 x 13.3 None P BABN S50 90-05-28 1183 1323
b) Plate 2 13.3 x 13.3 None C CBN S50 92-09-11 1183i UNL

  $1 Printing Types

$2 Printing Types
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Notes and Identification Characteristics. See Abbreviations for Tagging, Paper, Printer and Format types.
  1. The $1 BABN printing has black engraving (Canada $1), a brown-black roof, and is printed on thick paper with greenish gum. The green trimming above the door and on the sides of the upper windows have square ends.
  2. The first $1 CBN printing has blue engraving, a brown-black roof, and is printed on thin paper with bluish-green gum. The green trimming lines have round ends.
  3. The second $1 CBN printing is similar to the first, but the roof varies from dark brown-black to solid black. The green trimming lines have square ends, similar to the BABN printing.
  4. The $2 BABN printing has faint orange colour above the building roof, and dark brown engraving (Canada $2). The rails on the top of the roof are thin and there are nine dots in a neat pattern.
  5. The first $2 CBN printing has darker orange colour above the building roof, and black engraving. The rails are thicker and there are ten dots in a sloppy pattern.
  6. The second $2 CBN printing has lighter orange colour above the building roof, and black engraving. The rails are thicker and there are nine dots in a neat pattern.
  7. The $5 BABN printing has a small window pair on the dome, and bluish-green gum.
  8. The $5 CBN printing has a larger window pair and greenish gum.

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