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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

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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.