Issue I. End of 1877.
_Two values._ On white paper, laid obliquely, without watermark;
yellowish gum, extending nearly the whole length of the flap, which
is pointed. The stamp is embossed in the right upper corner. Design:
Diademed head of Queen Victoria to left in white relief, on ground of
solid colour, enclosed by an oval band inscribed in Roman capitals, in
white relief, “CANADA POSTAGE” at the top, and the value in words at the
bottom. Shape of stamp, large upright oval. (_Illustrations 39, 40._)
_Size A._ 5⁹⁄₂₀ × 3¹⁄₁₀ _inches_.
1 c., very pale to very dark blue.
3 c., vermilion (shades).
_Size B._ 5⁹⁄₁₀ × 3³⁄₁₀ _inches_.