In 1908, Canada issued several postage stamps as part of its ongoing definitive series portraying King Edward VII. Here are the details of the stamps released that year:
- King Edward VII Definitive Series
- This series depicted the profile of King Edward VII in various colors and denominations.
- The stamps issued in 1908 had the following denominations and colors:
- 1/2 cent green
- 1 cent blue green
- 2 cents carmine
- 5 cents blue
- 7 cents olive bistre
- 10 cents purple
- 20 cents brown
- 50 cents violet
- $1 orange
- Quebec Tercentenary Issue (July 16, 1908)
- To commemorate the 300th anniversary of the founding of Quebec City, a special pictorial stamp was released.
- The 1/2 cent stamp featured a view of Quebec City and the Chateau Frontenac hotel.
- Christmas Stamp (December 7, 1908)
- Canada issued its first ever Christmas stamp in 1908.
- The 2 cents stamp depicted a map of the world and the phrase “XMAS 1908” surrounded by maple leaves.
The 1908 stamps continued using the “Admirals” designs with the king’s portrait, while also introducing commemorative stamps for the first time in Canadian philatelic history with the Quebec and Christmas issues. These remain popular with stamp collectors today.
