Canada King Edward VII Issue

Canada · 1903 · 2¢

This definitive stamp features a left-facing portrait of King Edward VII, who ascended to the throne following the death of Queen Victoria. The design is framed by maple leaves, a national symbol of Canada, with the denomination '2 CENTS' at the bottom.

Issued shortly after the end of the Victorian era, this series marked the first Canadian postage stamps to bear the likeness of King Edward VII, reflecting the transition in the British monarchy.