Canada 1851 Twelve Pence Black Queen Victoria

Canada · 1851 · Twelve Pence

This extremely rare 1851 Canadian stamp, famously known as the Twelve Pence Black, features a finely engraved profile portrait of the young Queen Victoria. The listing shows it as a single stamp affixed to an original cover, addressed to New York City.

One of Canada's most iconic and valuable stamps, the Twelve Pence Black was part of the first definitive issue of the Province of Canada, representing a crucial step in the development of Canadian postal services and a cornerstone of classic philately.