Canada King George V 'Admiral' Issue

Canada · 1911 · 1c

This definitive stamp features a portrait of King George V, who had recently ascended to the throne. He is depicted in the uniform of an Admiral of the Fleet, which gives the series its popular 'Admiral' nickname. The design is framed by maple leaves, a classic Canadian symbol, with the denomination at the bottom corners.

The Admiral series was Canada's longest-running definitive stamp series, issued from late 1911 through 1925. It was the first Canadian stamp series to be printed on a rotary press, allowing for mass production to meet growing postal demands.