CANADA 1898 THE WORLD’S FIRST CHRISTMAS STAMP-2c QUEEN VICTORIA-SG CA 167-USED

Description: On December 7, 1898, Canada issued what many consider to be the world’s first Christmas stamp. In 1898, Imperial Penny Postage was established in Canada, lowering the postage rate from 3¢ to 2¢. New stamps were needed, and it became Postmaster General William Mulock’s duty to present the design to Queen Victoria for approval. The new stamp featured a world map with Great Britain’s territories highlighted in red, and could be posted anywhere in the Empire. We hold a vaster empire than has been” referring to a song by poet Sir Lewis Morris (1833–1907), “A Song of Empire,” composed on June 20, 1887, in honour of the Golden Jubilee of Queen Victoria. NO WATERMARK PRINTED by British American Bank Note Company,Ottawa PRINTING; Recess & Typography COLOUR; Greenish Blue-Red-Black-Grey PLEASE LOOK AT THE SCAN CAREFULLY BEFORE BUYING IF YOU ARE BUYING MORE THAN ONE ITEM PLEASE ADD TO BASKET

Price: 4.99 GBP

Location: London

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Denomination: 2c

Year of Issue: 1891-1900

Type: Commemorate

Era: Queen Victoria

Quality: Used

Currency: Decimal

Region: Canada

Grade: G/VG (Good/Very Good)

Country/Region of Manufacture: Canada

Topic: British Empire-Christmas-Maps

Colour: See Description