Canada 2c Large Queen on laid paper
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The 2¢ Large Queen on laid paper is the rarest postage stamp
of Canada
. Printed in 1868, it was not discovered until 1925, and so far only two are known to exist.
The Large Queens were the first issue by the Dominion of Canada; they are so-called to distinguish them from the 1870 issues (the "Small Queens") which are similar in appearance but physically smaller. The Large Queens were normally printed on wove paper
, but the 1¢, 2¢, and 3¢ values were also printed on the less-desirable laid paper
. The 1¢ and 3¢ on laid paper were long-known although uncommon.
In 1925 a 2¢ green on laid paper was reported, although many authorities were dubious, and the Scott catalog did not list it until the 1930s.
Bileski reported another in 1950. Both copies are used, and in "fine" condition.
The latest auction price recorded is US$125,000.
Postage stamp
A postage stamp is a small piece of paper that is purchased and displayed on an item of mail as evidence of payment of postage. Typically, stamps are made from special paper, with a national designation and denomination on the face, and a gum adhesive on the reverse side...
of Canada
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
. Printed in 1868, it was not discovered until 1925, and so far only two are known to exist.
The Large Queens were the first issue by the Dominion of Canada; they are so-called to distinguish them from the 1870 issues (the "Small Queens") which are similar in appearance but physically smaller. The Large Queens were normally printed on wove paper
Wove paper
Wove paper is a writing paper with a uniform surface, not ribbed or watermarked.The papermaking mould's wires run parallel to each other to produce laid paper, but they are woven together into a fine wire mesh for wove paper...
, but the 1¢, 2¢, and 3¢ values were also printed on the less-desirable laid paper
Laid paper
Laid paper is a type of paper having a ribbed texture imparted by the manufacturing process. In the 19th century its use diminished as it was largely supplanted by wove paper...
. The 1¢ and 3¢ on laid paper were long-known although uncommon.
In 1925 a 2¢ green on laid paper was reported, although many authorities were dubious, and the Scott catalog did not list it until the 1930s.
Bileski reported another in 1950. Both copies are used, and in "fine" condition.
The latest auction price recorded is US$125,000.
External links
- 2c Large Queen, Laid Paper Sold
- Royal Philatelic Society of Canada Large Queen issues