Canada Post - Thematic Collection #51 - Folktales (1991)

1991 - Thematic collection as issued by Canada Post.

Folktales - A Series on Canadian Folklore

This book recounts four Canadian folktales that were chosen by Canada Post Corporation as subjects for a set of stamps issued October 1st 1991. Taken from across the country, they range from stories of Nova Scotia’s mysterious pirate treasures to some of the tallest tales about the warm Chinook wind. Folktales are more than just entertainment. However they contain many truths. This book also looks at how these tales came about and why they remain popular to this day. Also contains se-tenant block #1337a along with first day cover.