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Canada 1951 'Postes Postage' Definitive
common1945-1980

Canada 1951 'Postes Postage' Definitive

Canada · 1951 · 4c

This definitive stamp features a portrait of King George VI, facing left, in his Admiral of the Fleet uniform. The design is framed by maple leaves, a national symbol of Canada, with the bilingual inscription 'POSTES POSTAGE' at the bottom.

Issued during the latter part of King George VI's reign, this stamp was part of a new series of definitive issues for Canada. It replaced the previous 'War Issue' definitives and was widely used for domestic postage.

Printing Method

Engraved

Catalog Numbers

scott305

Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$2
Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$1
Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$0.5
Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$0.25
Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.1

Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.