Canal Zone Postage Stamp, 1904

Canal Zone · 1904 · 2c

This stamp is the first postage stamp issued by the U.S. for use in the Canal Zone. It features a 1902 Republic of Panama stamp depicting a map of the isthmus, which has been overprinted with a bold 'CANAL ZONE' inscription at the top. The overprint signifies the transfer of postal authority to the United States.

Issued in 1904, this stamp marks the beginning of the U.S. administration of the Panama Canal Zone, a pivotal moment in American engineering and international trade.