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Corvette - 20 cents 1942 - Canadian stamp

Corvette  1942 - Canadian stamp

Specifications

  • Quantity: 62 028 166
  • Issue date: July 1, 1942
  • Printer: Canadian Bank Note Company, Limited
  • Scott: #260

Corvette - 20 cents 1942 prices and values

The value of a Corvette - 20 cents 1942 stamp depends on several factors such as quality and wear, supply and demand, rarity, finish and more. Values in the section are based on the market, trends, auctions and recognized books, publications and catalogs. This section also includes information on errors and varieties and characteristics.

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Corvette - 20 cents 1942 $0.08 $0.14 $0.17 $15
Corvette - 20 cents 1942 - Imperforate - Pair (#260a) - - - -
VGFVF
Corvette - 20 cents 1942 $2.50 $4.20 $6.90
Corvette - 20 cents 1942 - Imperforate - Pair (#260a) - - $320
VGFVF
Corvette - 20 cents 1942 $3.70 $6.30 $10
Corvette - 20 cents 1942 - Imperforate - Pair (#260a) - - $470

Errors and varieties

Imperforate - Pair - Corvette - 20 cents 1942

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Description

During the early days of the Second World War Canadian Postal authorities believed that the stamps in use since 1938 should be replaced with a new issue featuring Canada's substantial contribution to war work. A new general issue to last for the duration of the hostilities was designed. Subjects depicting Canada's munitions, war supplies, shipbuilding, agriculture, her importance as a great air-training centre, and as a source of food were chosen for the pictorial stamps.

On this stamp, a Canadian corvette ready for launching. This scene displays the contribution of the smaller shipyards of Canada in building vessels for the Royal Canadian Navy and the Merchant Marine. The corvette was among the early weapons of the Second World War. These ships were engaged in action against submarines and proved to be invaluable aid, due in no small measure to their seaworthiness. Vessels produced in Canada were used to transport men and supplies to the different war fronts.

Creators

Designed by Herman Herbert Schwartz
Picture engraved by Clifford H. Dawson
Border engraved by Walter Rosch

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Note

The values on this page are in Canadian dollars (CAD).

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