Canada 12 Pence Black
Canada · 1851 · 12 Pence
This stamp features a portrait of Queen Victoria, specifically the 'Chalon Head' portrait by Alfred Edward Chalon. The design is framed by intricate lathework, with the denomination 'TWELVE PENCE' inscribed at the bottom. It was printed in black on laid paper.
Issued by the Province of Canada, the 12 Pence Black is one of the first postage stamps of the country. Its high denomination meant it was rarely used, primarily for postage on heavy letters to distant destinations, contributing to its extreme scarcity today.
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Engraved
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