This FDC displays a Canadian First Day Cover commemorating the Red River Settlement, founded by Lord Selkirk.

Subject:

The cover features a portrait of Lord Selkirk and a drawing depicting the Red River Settlement.

Stamps:

It includes multiple 5-cent Canadian stamps, each commemorating the Red River Settlement of 1812.

Postmark:

The postmark indicates a "First Day of Issue" on May 3, 1962, from Ottawa Ontario, Canada.

Recipient:

The cover is addressed to Miss Edna Graham in Timaru, New Zealand.