Canada 1950-52 King George VI Official Stamps, 'G' Overprint
Canada · 1950 · 1¢, 2¢, 3¢, 4¢, 5¢
This set of five official stamps features the definitive portrait of King George VI, originally issued in 1949. Each stamp is overprinted with a bold black letter 'G' to signify its use for government business, restricting it from public postal use. The denominations range from 1¢ to 5¢, covering common official postage rates of the era.
Issued during the post-war reign of King George VI, these 'G' overprints were a continuation of the practice of designating specific stamps for official government correspondence, ensuring proper accounting for departmental postage.
Printing Method
Engraved
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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