{"product_id":"2018-canada-post-christmas-away-in-the-manger-official-first-day-cover-ofdc-very-hard-cover-to-find","title":"2018 Canada Post CHRISTMAS - Away In The Manger - Official First Day Cover (OFDC); Very Hard Cover to Find","description":"2018 Canada 🍁🎅 CHRISTMAS - Away in a Manger First Day Cover 🎅\u003cbr\u003e\n🍁 Hard to Find\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n🍁   Few stories have inspired as many creative interpretations as the Nativity. For centuries, artists have used the methods and media of their time to express their vision of the birth of Christ.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThis year's stamp, designed by Montréal-based Paprika and illustrated by Daniel Robitaille, employs the simple but rich symbolism of traditional folk art to revitalize the essential elements: the Holy Family, their humble accommodations, the makeshift crib and the heralding star of Bethlehem. Imagery on the Official First Day Cover continues the story, showing the intrepid Magi following the star to seek the Infant King. Warm colours evoke a sense of family intimacy and peace that befit the season.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nAt the centre, above baby Jesus, is the bright Christmas star. More stars spell out the words Christmas and Noël at the top and bottom of the image.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn a departure from past Christmas issues that have reproduced Old Master paintings, this year's Christmas stamp tells the story of Christ's birth through simple, colourful imagery and rich symbolism evocative of traditional folk art.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIdeal for holiday cards and letters, or for sending invitations to seasonal events and parties, these simple, elegant stamps add a warm dose of Christmas cheer to your festive mail.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n🍁   ISSUE DATE: November 2, 2018\u003cbr\u003e\n        STAMP DESIGNER: Paprika\u003cbr\u003e\n         ILLUSTRATION: Daniel Robitaille | Paprika\u003cbr\u003e\n         STAMP VALUE: PermanentTM (domestic rate)\u003cbr\u003e\n         Dimensions: 190 mm x 112 mm\u003cbr\u003e\n         Printer: Colour Innovations\u003cbr\u003e\n         Cancellation site: St. Joseph MB\u003cbr\u003e\n         Quantity Issued: 6,000    📭\u003cbr\u003e\n","brand":"The Banknote Man","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51850603626781,"sku":"Canada post FDC 2018 Xmas","price":5.69,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0989\/6401\/3341\/files\/il_fullxfull.5104784224_b1gl.jpg?v=1780738925","url":"https:\/\/banknoteman.com\/products\/2018-canada-post-christmas-away-in-the-manger-official-first-day-cover-ofdc-very-hard-cover-to-find","provider":"The Banknote Man","version":"1.0","type":"link"}