The Stamps of Canada

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ents" stamps, first appearing in 1870, it will be as well to give the history of the large 5c stamp which, th

e time the dies for the ?, 1c, 2c, 3c, 6c, 12?c and 15c values were prepar

sent set, the most noticeable difference being the circle round the head which is corded. The

n no postal rate which required such a denomination. In 1875, however, the single letter rate between

ies which were directly parties to the Treaty in July last. The Treaty did not include the British Possessions beyond the sea, but Canada has, with the concurrence of the Imperial Government, applied for admission as a member of this Postal Union. Meanwhile the letter rate of postage between Canada and the United Kingdom has, by arrangemen

ation stamps to fit this new rate were wanted in such a hurry that, as a temporary expedient, a plate was made from the die engraved in 1867 pending the preparation of a die conforming to the

the same year the rate on a single letter to Newfoundland was reduced from 6c to 5c. At this time, of course, the small sized 5c stamps were in use but

dmitted to be a member of the General Postal Union from the 1st July, 1878, and in consequence the rate of letter postage between Canada and all Europe became one uniform charge of 5 cen

nada had obtained membership in the Universal Posta

at on the values of 1868 though the medallion is enclosed within a "corded" circle instead of an ordinary plain line. "CANADA POSTAGE" is curved above the por

ly different type for the 1868 issue. This new imprint is in capitals and lower case letters on a colored strip 56 mm. long and 2? mm. wide, with a border of pearls, and reads: 'British American Bank No

wove paper then in use and pe

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e British American Bank Note Co.

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