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commonpre-1900
Canada 1898 2-cent Christmas Map Stamp
Canada · 1898 · 2 cents
A blue 2-cent Canadian stamp from 1898 featuring a map of the British Empire with the inscription 'We hold a vaster empire than has been'.
Issued for Christmas 1898, this stamp commemorates the vast reach of the British Empire at the turn of the 20th century, reflecting imperial pride.
Printing Method
Engraved
Image: American Bank Note Company, Ottawa, gravé par Charles Skinner, conçu par Warren L. Green · License: Public domain
Estimated Values by Condition
Superb(S)
$2Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults
Extremely Fine(XF)
$1.04Well centered, fresh colors
Very Fine(VF)
$0.75Nicely centered, minor flaws
Fine(F)
$0.5Average centering, acceptable
Good(G)
$0.21Off-center or visible wear
Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.
