Twelve Penny Black

Twelve Penny Black is a rare Canada stamp. It was issued in 1851. The 12-pence stamp showed the portrait of Queen Victoria.

 History 
In 1851, the Province of Canada issued the stamps of Queen Victoria. For the stamp image, the Queen's portrait by Alfred Edward Chalon (1780–1860) was used. This design is called the Chalon head. The stamps were printed in New York.

In fine and unused condition, these stamps are very priced. In February 2006, a Twelve Penny Black was sold £116,000. Corrected in: Stamp Magazine 73 (5): 9.

 Related pages 
 Penny Black
 Penny Lilac
 Penny Red
 Queen Victoria
 Two Penny Blue

 Notes 

 References 

 Other websites 

 Canadian stamps (1851–1875)  on the site of Library and Archives Canada.



Category:Postage stamps
Category:1851 establishments
Category:1850s establishments in Canada