{"product_id":"scg10993-canada-1956-1957-commemorative-pair-ice-hockey-david-thompson-exploration-5-stamps","title":"SCG10993 - Canada 1956–1957 Commemorative Pair – Ice Hockey \u0026 David Thompson Exploration (5¢ Stamps)","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"225\" data-end=\"917\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis attractive mid-20th century Canadian commemorative pair brings together two defining national themes—\u003cstrong data-start=\"350\" data-end=\"396\"\u003esporting heritage and historic exploration\u003c\/strong\u003e. The 1956 5¢ Ice Hockey stamp captures Canada’s most iconic winter sport, depicting dynamic on-ice action with players in motion and a goaltender guarding the net. Complementing it is the 1957 5¢ David Thompson issue, honoring the renowned explorer and cartographer whose surveys shaped early knowledge of western Canada. Both stamps are finely engraved in blue tones, showcasing classic Canadian postal design of the era. A desirable thematic combination for collectors of \u003cstrong data-start=\"871\" data-end=\"916\"\u003esports, exploration, and Canadian history\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"919\" data-end=\"949\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"919\" data-end=\"947\"\u003eIssue Details (General):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"950\" data-end=\"1182\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"950\" data-end=\"981\" style=\"font-style: italic;\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"952\" data-end=\"981\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"952\" data-end=\"967\"\u003eIce Hockey:\u003c\/strong\u003e Issued 1956\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"982\" data-end=\"1043\" style=\"font-style: italic;\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"984\" data-end=\"1043\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"984\" data-end=\"1003\"\u003eDavid Thompson:\u003c\/strong\u003e Issued 1957 (1770–1857 commemorative)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1044\" data-end=\"1073\" style=\"font-style: italic;\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1046\" data-end=\"1073\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1046\" data-end=\"1063\"\u003eDenomination:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5¢ each\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1074\" data-end=\"1129\" style=\"font-style: italic;\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1076\" data-end=\"1129\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1076\" data-end=\"1086\"\u003eTheme:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sports \/ Exploration \/ National Heritage\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1130\" data-end=\"1182\" style=\"font-style: italic;\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1132\" data-end=\"1182\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1132\" data-end=\"1151\"\u003ePrinting Style:\u003c\/strong\u003e Engraved (intaglio appearance)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1184\" data-end=\"1207\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1184\" data-end=\"1205\"\u003eCollector Appeal:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1208\" data-end=\"1366\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1208\" data-end=\"1253\" style=\"font-style: italic;\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1210\" data-end=\"1253\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eIdeal for \u003cstrong data-start=\"1220\" data-end=\"1251\"\u003eCanada thematic collections\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1254\" data-end=\"1306\" style=\"font-style: italic;\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1256\" data-end=\"1306\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eStrong crossover interest (sports + exploration)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1307\" data-end=\"1366\" style=\"font-style: italic;\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1309\" data-end=\"1366\"\u003e\u003cem\u003ePopular mid-century commemoratives with enduring demand\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Stamp and Cover Galaxy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45953542979755,"sku":null,"price":40.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0679\/2406\/6475\/files\/sandhyaaa2_5.jpg?v=1765542678","url":"https:\/\/stampandcovergalaxy.com\/products\/scg10993-canada-1956-1957-commemorative-pair-ice-hockey-david-thompson-exploration-5-stamps","provider":"Stamp and Cover Galaxy","version":"1.0","type":"link"}