Doug Harvey Hockey Appraisal

Doug Harvey 'Canada' Commemorative Postage Stamp

This item is a commemorative postage stamp featuring Canadian hockey legend Doug Harvey. The stamp is predominantly white with a vibrant, detailed illustration of Doug Harvey in action, wearing a red Montreal Canadiens jersey with the iconic 'CH' logo. His jersey also displays the number '2'. He is depicted holding a hockey stick, poised to play, with a smiling expression. The colors are rich and well-saturated, particularly the red of the jersey and the blue lettering. The stamp measures approximately 2.5 cm in width and 3.5 cm in height, although its precise dimensions are difficult to ascertain due to it being partially adhered to a larger piece of light blue paper. The top edge of the stamp clearly displays 'Canada' in black text, and along the right vertical edge, 'Doug Harvey' is printed in black, oriented vertically. Below the 'Canada' text, the number '2' is prominently featured in a stylized blue font, overlaid with what appears to be a smaller 'Canada' in white text. In the bottom left corner, there is a red stylized symbol, possibly a maple leaf or a branding mark associated with Canada Post. The stamp has classic perforations along all four edges, indicating it was intended for postal use. It is currently affixed to a larger, irregularly shaped piece of light blue paper, which appears to be part of an envelope or a postal stationery item it was originally adhered to. The edges of this blue paper are torn and irregular, suggesting it was hastily removed or cut. The stamp itself appears to be in good condition with no visible tears, folds, or prominent stains on the printed surface. The colors remain bright and the details sharp, indicative of good preservation. The age of the stamp can be estimated to be from a period celebrating Canadian hockey legends, likely from the late 20th or early 21st century given the printing quality and style. The craftsmanship is typical of national postal services, emphasizing clarity and durability for mass distribution.