Canada 12d Black Empress, Queen Victoria
Canada · 1851 · 12d (twelve pence)
This definitive stamp features a portrait of a young Queen Victoria, based on the 'Chalon Head' portrait by Alfred Edward Chalon. Printed in black on laid paper, it is renowned for its elegant design and fine engraving. It was intended for prepayment of postage on letters to Newfoundland and the United States.
Issued during the Province of Canada period, this was one of the first postage stamps produced by the colony. Its high denomination meant it saw limited use, contributing to its scarcity today.
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Engraved
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