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SPECIAL FEATURES

• This stamp highlights Barbara Ann Scott, the pioneer figure-skater.
• On the stamp, Scott is depicted angel-like, in her white skating dress and skates, surrounded by a halo of golden light.
• Use these 10 domestic stamps to send mail anywhere in Canada—Ottawa residents, Scott’s hometown, will be especially proud to receive mail featuring a local athlete who made history!
• Support all 3 sporting pioneers and buy the Set of 3 Booklets, including Barbara Ann Scott, Sarah Burke and Sandra Schmirler.

ABOUT THE DESIGN

• This domestic stamp features an illustration by Louis Hébert based off a photo taken by Bill Newton in 1948—the year Scott won her Olympic gold medal.
• On the stamp, Scott embodies the grace and elegance of movement in figure skating. Smiling, with her white skating dress and skates, she looks like she has just completed her routine.
• The cover of the booklet shows another Bill Newton photo from 1948. Scott is on the ice, executing a jump, looking strong yet graceful.
• The back cover of the booklet shows a youthful portrait taken in 1946 by renowned Canadian photographer, Yousuf Karsh.
• Highlights of Scott’s amazing career are included on the inside and back of the booklet, which was designed by Montreal’s Paprika.

For more information, see the January 2014 issue of Canada Post’s Details magazine.

BACKGROUND

• Born in Ottawa, ON, Barbara Ann Scott began skating at the age of 6.
• She won her first national title at 11 and went on to build an inspiring career, as two-time World Champion (1947–1948), and four-time Canadian National Champion (1944–46, 48) in ladies' singles.
• In 1947, she won the European Figure Skating Championship. Congratulated by Prime Minister Mackenzie King, she was voted Canadian Newsmaker of the Year.
• Her greatest triumph was at the St. Moritz 1948 Olympic Winter Games held in Switzerland. Despite tremendous pressure, the “Ice Queen” won the gold medal and made all Canadians proud.
• Scott retired in 1948, but remained an influential figure in skating and was recognized for her charitable and educational causes.

SPECIFICATIONS

• Contains 10 stamps. Each has a value of $0.63, the current rate for standard domestic mail.
• Stamp measures 32 mm x 32 mm.
• Issue/On Sale Date: February 3, 2014.

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