George Arthur Gundersen


George Arthur Gundersen stamp desginer
George Arthur Gundersen (1910-1975) was born in Canada, trained at Ottawa College of Art, and studied printing techniques at Enschéde in the Netherlands. At 17 he became an apprentice engraver at American Bank Note Company and remained there in design and engraving roles until retirement. His first Canadian stamp design (Jacques Cartier) was issued in 1934 and last (UPU Centenary) in 1974.