Large Queens (1868 Canadian stamps)

The Large Queens were the first postage stamps of the Dominion of Canada, issued to postmasters on April 1, 1868. Printed by the British American Bank Note Company, the series shows a portrait of Queen Victoria facing right. Seven denominations were issued at first and a 5-cent value followed in 1875. Most values were later replaced by the smaller Small Queen issue.

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