Canada 5¢ Queen Elizabeth II, Plate Block 15-16
Canada · 1954 · 5¢
This stamp features a right-facing portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, based on a photograph by Dorothy Wilding. The design, engraved by Silas Robert Allen, is part of the first definitive series issued in Canada after her accession to the throne. This particular item is a plate block, showing the plate numbers 15 and 16 in the selvage, which is of interest to specialized collectors.
Issued in 1954, this stamp belongs to the 'Wilding' series, which replaced the previous King George VI definitives and marked the beginning of Queen Elizabeth II's long reign as depicted on Canadian postage.
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Engraved
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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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