Special Delivery

A 17c stamp (express rate) issued by Canada on September 16, 1946, had the French word "EXPRÊS" imprinted, with circumflex on the second "E". However, the French word is "EXPRÈS", with a grave on the second "E". A corrected stamp was issued on December 3, 1946.

Canada EXPRÊS circumflex
Canada EXPRÊS circumflex
Canada EXPRÈS grave
Canada EXPRÈS grave

 

Stamp with circumflex and zoomed in

 

Stamp with grave and zoomed in


FDC with EXPRÊS stamp

 

FDC with EXPRÊS stamp