In 1939 the King and Queen of English visited North America from May 17 through June 17. During that time they traveled to Canada, the United States and Newfoundland, which was then not yet part of Canada.

Even though the Royal Couple didn't arrive in Canada until May 17, 1939 due to conditions in the North Atlantic, a set of 3 postage stamps were issued on May 15, 1939. The next few pages show various cachets used on first day covers.

	on #10 sized envelope
	also exists with "FIRST DAY COVER" at the lower left corner
	also on Newfoundland stamp (longer envelope)	also seen on USA RPO covers
	blue pictures "R" with long serifs	violet pictures "R" with short serifs
		also exists with BLACK BAR covering "FIRST DAY COVER"
vertical on #10 envelopes		handdrawn and handpainted
	on extra long envelope postmarked June 16, 1939

approximately 2 inches in height

updated August 27, 2007