commonpre-1900

Canada 3¢ Queen Victoria 'Small Queen'

Name: Canada 3¢ Queen Victoria 'Small Queen'
Brand: Canada

Canada · 1870 · 3¢

This definitive stamp features a left-facing portrait of Queen Victoria, known as the 'Small Queen' issue due to the smaller size of the portrait compared to earlier issues. The design is framed by an ornate oval with the denomination 'THREE CENTS' at the bottom and 'CANADA POSTAGE' at the top.

Issued shortly after the Canadian Confederation in 1867, the Small Queen series was the workhorse of Canadian mail for over two decades, reflecting the stability and British identity of the young Dominion.

Printing Method

Engraved

Themes

royalty queen-victoria heads-of-state

Catalog Numbers

scott37

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$25

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$15

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

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