Canada 1868-90 Large Queen 2c (deep) green on medium paper, SG57.
Brilliant mint example with large part original gum. Post office fresh with above average centring. Choice quality for an unused example of this stamp.
On 1 July 1867, Canada, Nova Scotia and New Brunswick were united to form the Dominion of Canada. The Large Queens were the first issue by the Dominion. Their name arises to distinguish them from the 1870 issues, the "Small Queens, which are similar in appearance but physically smaller.
Accompanied with a British Philatelic Association (BPA) certificate of authenticity (2005).
The Stanley Gibbons catalogue value is £950.
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