Canadian Stamps and Postal History

An article detailing some background information regarding the Large Queen Issue of Canada, in use from 1868 until 1897. The article describes the different paper varieties, shade varieties, perforations and plate flaws that are found on the stamps of this issue.

 

The adoption of decimal currency in 1859 necessitated a new series of stamps to replace the old sterling currency issues. It was decided to continue with the same designs as before. The only difference being that the stamps would be denominated in cents rather than pence:

1. 1c rose as the old 1/2d rose with the Wyon portrait of Queen Victoria.
2. 2c claret, as above, but with numerals in the...

A post discussing the very first stamp issue of Canada, the Pence Issue of 1851-1858.

A brief post about the Perforated Pence Issue of Canadian stamps that were first issued in 1858.

A brief explanation of why I believe Canadian stamps make such an appealing collecting area.