Canada 2¢ King George VI Plate Block

Canada · 1949 · 2¢

This stamp features a left-facing portrait of King George VI, who reigned over the United Kingdom and the Dominions of the British Commonwealth. The design is part of a definitive series issued after World War II, characterized by its simple yet elegant engraving. This particular item is a plate block, which includes the selvage with the printer's plate number, making it a specialized collectible.

Issued in the post-war era, this definitive stamp reflects a period of stability and reconstruction in Canada under the continuing reign of King George VI, just a few years before his death and the accession of Queen Elizabeth II.