Canada 3c Carmine Admiral Issue, Wet Printing
Canada · 1912 · 3c
This definitive stamp features a left-facing portrait of King George V, who reigned from 1910 to 1936. The design is framed by maple leaves, a national symbol of Canada, with the denomination '3' in the lower corners and 'CENTS' at the bottom. This particular variety is known as a 'wet printing', where the paper was dampened before printing, resulting in a softer, slightly blurred impression compared to later 'dry printings'.
The Admiral series was Canada's first definitive series to feature a Canadian-born monarch, King George V. Issued from 1911 to 1925, these stamps were in use during World War I and represent a significant period in Canadian postal history.
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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