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Overprint G on Canada Official Stamps
Starting sometime in 1950, Canada switched from using OHMS overprints on their official stamps to G overprints. There are four varieties of this G. Initially, a blunt G was used. It is smaller in both dimensions and has no sharp edges. Look at the image below for an example.
Next there was a normal G. The form has a nearly uniform thickness throughout.
In the 1960’s, a flying G variety came around. This was substantially narrowed in thickness.
Lastly, there is a scarce fishhook G. Its upper right tip is very narrow.
Here is a OHMS overprint.
Starting sometime in 1950, Canada switched from using OHMS overprints on their official stamps to G overprints. There are four varieties of this G. Initially, a blunt G was used. It is smaller in both dimensions and has no sharp edges. Look at the image below for an example.
Next there was a normal G. The form has a nearly uniform thickness throughout.
In the 1960’s, a flying G variety came around. This was substantially narrowed in thickness.
Lastly, there is a scarce fishhook G. Its upper right tip is very narrow.
Here is a OHMS overprint.
Guide created: 08/11/08
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