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
Catalog Numbers
Estimated Values by Condition
Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults
Well centered, fresh colors
Nicely centered, minor flaws
Average centering, acceptable
Off-center or visible wear
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