Peterson to be honoured on postage stamp

25 Feb 2005

Canada Post plans to honour jazz icon Oscar Peterson this summer by issuing a postage stamp in his honour on his 80th birthday.

The stamp marks the first time a living individual -- other than the Queen or a member of the royal family -- will be honoured on a postage stamp for his personal achievement, says Charles Verge, president of the Royal Philatelic Society of Canada.

CBC Arts: Peterson to be honoured on postage stamp


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