The Canada 1922 Special Delivery 20 cent stamp is cataloged as Scott #E2. It was issued on August 21, 1922, and was printed by the American Bank Note Company in Ottawa. The stamp is carmine in color, has a perforation of 12, and features a square format design. This stamp is part of the special delivery series and was used to expedite the delivery of mail for an additional fee.
The stamp was designed by Herman Herbert Schwartz and has known printings as “dry printing” with a width of 42½ mm. Collectors value this stamp especially in mint condition, with prices varying based on centering and condition, ranging from fine never hinged to very fine never hinged. Used copies are also available but generally hold less value.
The 20 cent Special Delivery stamp of 1922 is a notable piece for Canadian philately as part of the early 20th-century special delivery issues used to indicate priority handling of postal items.
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