Canada 2c Large Queen on laid paper
| 2¢ Large Queen on laid paper | |
|---|---|
The third example of Canada's rarest stamp | |
| Country of production | Canada |
| Date of production | 1868 |
| Nature of rarity | From a rare printing on laid paper |
| No. in existence | 3 found so far |
| Face value | 2c |
| Estimated value | US $125-250,000 |
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 three have been found, all used. Many more could exist as at least one sheet must have been printed, and possibly many sheets; however, they may all have been destroyed, or lie unrecognised in stamp collections or on cover.