Canada King George V 'Admiral' Issue, Dry Printing
Canada · 1922 ·
This stamp is part of the extensive King George V 'Admiral' series, which was in use for over a decade. The design features a three-quarter profile portrait of the monarch, a departure from the previous full-face portraits. The transition from wet to dry printing methods during the series' production resulted in noticeable variations in sharpness and paper shrinkage, creating interest for specialists.
The 'Admiral' series was Canada's primary definitive set during World War I and the post-war period, reflecting a long and stable reign. The change to dry, pre-gummed paper in 1922 was a technical evolution in stamp production.
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