Ontario Law Stamp, Queen Victoria
Canada · 1870 · 10 Cents
This revenue stamp features a left-facing portrait of a young Queen Victoria, framed within an ornate oval. The denomination 'TEN CENTS' is prominently displayed at the bottom, with 'ONTARIO' inscribed in an arc at the top. These stamps were used to pay legal fees and taxes within the province of Ontario.
Issued shortly after Canadian Confederation, these provincial revenue stamps were a critical part of the legal and financial systems of the newly formed provinces, used for court documents and other official transactions.
Printing Method
Engraved
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