Canadian Stamps and Postal History

A discussion of the value that reputable stamp dealers bring to the hobby of stamp collecting. Specifically addressed are the services that reputable dealers provide, other than buying and selling stamps.

An article that explains systematically how to tell the difference between the first Ottawa, Montreal and second Ottawa printings on the Small Queens issue of 1870-1897.

An article dealing with the Small Queen issue of Canada, which was in use from 1870 until 1897. This article provides a broad overview of the shade differences, paper varieties, perforations, re-entries, plate flaws, cancellations, postal history and postal stationery associated with this popular issue.

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.