Canadian Stamps and Postal History

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.