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Canada 1929 'Bluenose' Schooner
uncommon1900-1945

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.

Printing Method

Engraved

Catalog Numbers

scott158

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$150
Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$120
Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$90
Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$60
Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$30

Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.