Canada 1929 'Bluenose' Schooner
Canada · 1929 · 50¢
This definitive stamp features the famed Canadian fishing and racing schooner, the Bluenose. The design, based on a photograph by W.R. MacAskill, captures the vessel under full sail in the open ocean. It is widely considered one of the most beautiful classic stamps ever issued.
Issued as part of the 'Scroll' definitive series, this high-value stamp paid for heavy or international mail. The Bluenose was a symbol of Canadian maritime excellence and national pride, having been an undefeated racing champion for nearly two decades.
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Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults
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Nicely centered, minor flaws
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Off-center or visible wear
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