Canada 1937 King George VI 3c Carmine
Canada · 1937 · 3c
This definitive stamp features a left-facing portrait of King George VI, who ascended to the throne following the abdication of his brother, Edward VIII. The design is based on a photograph by Bertram Park and was engraved by the Canadian Bank Note Company. It was the primary letter-rate stamp for many years.
Issued at the beginning of King George VI's reign, this stamp was in use throughout the Second World War and the post-war recovery period in Canada.
Printing Method
Engraved
Catalog Numbers
Estimated Values by Condition
Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults
Well centered, fresh colors
Nicely centered, minor flaws
Average centering, acceptable
Off-center or visible wear
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