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.
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Engraved
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