Canada postage stamp year 1888 / 5c unused
That’s a stamp from the Queen Victoria Jubilee Issue era of Canadian philately, a key period in the country’s postal history!
The specific stamp you are referring to is the 5 Cents value issued in or around 1888.
Key Details of the 1888 5c Stamp
| Feature | Detail |
| Monarch | Queen Victoria (Second Ottawa Printing) |
| Denomination | 5 Cents (5c) |
| Color | Grey or Gray (often described as Dark Grey) |
| Catalogue No. (Scott) | Scott #42 |
| Design | Features a central profile portrait of a young Queen Victoria in an oval frame. It is part of the long-running “Small Queen” or “Large Queen” series depending on the year, but this specific issue is a definitive stamp from the latter half of the Victorian era. |
| Purpose | This 5c rate was primarily used for letters to the United States at the time, or as part of the total postage for heavier or registered mail. |
Value and Collectibility
The value of the Canada 1888 5c Grey (Scott #42) depends heavily on its condition, centering, and whether it is used or unused.
- Used (Cancelled): A typical, well-centered used example is usually readily available and carries a modest catalogue value. Market prices are generally low for common used copies.
- Mint (Unused): A Mint Hinged (MH) copy (unused with gum, but with a hinge mark) is worth more. A Mint Never Hinged (MNH) copy (unused with full original gum and no hinge marks) can be significantly more valuable, particularly if it is very well-centered.
- Shades: There may be minor variations in the grey color, but the main catalog entry is for the Grey shade.
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