Canada 12-sided Penny Black
Canada · 1982 · 1¢
This stamp features a 'stamp-on-stamp' design, showcasing Great Britain's famous Penny Black, the world's first adhesive postage stamp. The Penny Black, depicting a young Queen Victoria, is set against a simple background, highlighting its iconic status. The stamp's unique 12-sided die-cut shape mimics the perforations of early stamps.
Issued as part of the 'Canada Day 1982: The Penny Black' series, this stamp celebrated the 115th anniversary of Canadian Confederation and paid homage to the origins of the modern postal system.
Printing Method
Photogravure
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