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.

"FIRST DAY COVER" "ROYAL TRAIN POSTMARK COVER"

with "First Day Cover-Cachet du Jour d'Emission" at bottom

ink drawing

also exists with design in (1) brown and (2) red brown

updated April 12, 2006