Design and Development of the 5c stamp - Page 1

Edward, Duke of Wales, was born on June 23, 1894. Following the death of King George on January 20, 1936 he ascended to the throne as King Edward VIII. Eleven months later, on December 10, 1936, he abdicated stating "I have found it impossible to carry on the heavy burden of responsibility and to discharge the duties of King as I would wish to do without the help and support of the woman I love." He subsequently lived overseas in exile, dying on May 28, 1972.

The below scans, and subsequent pages, document the design the design and development of the 5c stamp which features Edward, Duke of Wales.
Montage - Approved February 4, 1935. Signed by RJ Wood and Postmaster General.
Reproduced with permission from Canada Post Corporation


Photographic essay of central vignette. It is based on a photo by Bertram Park. The portrait was finished by Edward Gunn and engraved by Elie Loizeaux. Note the date - February 11, 1935.
Scan courtesy of Saskatoon Stamp Centre





This large progressive Die Proof (75x83 mm) on India die is sunk on a large card (133 x 212 mm). It is complete except for the shading in the ornaments, leaves and portrait.

The stamp was designed by Herman Schwartz.


Scan courtesy of Saskatoon Stamp Centre

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