Recognition
In honour of the 50th anniversary of the Glengarry Highland Games held annually at Maxville, Ontario, Canada Post issued 'Highland Games' on 1 August 1997. The commemorative stamp was designed by Fraser Ross, based on photographs by Andrew Balfour. The 45ยข stamps are perforated 12.5 x 13 and were printed by Canadian Bank Note Company, Limited.
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