Canada 1957 Wild Rose 5c Plate Block
Canada · 1957 · 5c
This definitive stamp features a detailed engraving of a wild rose (Rosa acicularis), the provincial flower of Alberta. The design is part of the 'Canadian Wildflowers' series, which highlighted the nation's diverse flora. This particular item is a plate block, a format popular with collectors, showing the printer's plate number in the selvage.
Issued in 1957, this stamp was part of a long-running definitive series under Queen Elizabeth II's reign, reflecting a period of post-war stability and a growing appreciation for Canada's natural heritage.
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