Her Majesty’s Stamps, presented by Canada Post, explores the history of postal
reform in Great Britain, which led to the introduction of the postage stamp in 1840.
This important innovation, which revolutionized the world of written communication,
was eventually adopted in Canada and around the globe.

Discover rarely-seen postage stamps and other treasures from the Royal Philatelic Collection,
the personal collection of Queen Elizabeth II.

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The Canadian Postal Museum of the Canadian Museum of Civilization is extremely grateful to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II for the loan of material from the Royal Philatelic Collection for this exhibition.

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The Canadian Museum of Civilization would like to thank the exhibition’s Supporting Sponsor, The Royal Philatelic Society of Canada.