149-54 – 1928-29 Canada

1928–29 King George V “Scroll” Definitives (1¢–8¢)

These handsome stamps are part of Canada’s celebrated 1928–29 “Scroll” Issue, named for the ornate scrollwork that frames each design. The low to mid denominations (1¢ through 8¢) feature engraved portraits of King George V, finely detailed and printed in a striking range of colors.

• 1¢ Orange – Everyday letter-rate add-on.

• 2¢ Green – A common workhorse denomination.

• 3¢ Red – Standard letter rate of the era.

• 4¢ Yellow Olive – A scarcer mid-range value.

• 5¢ Violet – Popular for international mail.

• 8¢ Blue – A higher rate issue, tougher to find.

The Scroll series represented a leap forward in Canadian stamp design, pairing traditional royal portraits with some of the nation’s most iconic pictorials at higher values. Collectors prize the set both for its beauty and its historical importance.

These stamps form the perfect starting point for building a complete Scroll Issue collection.