Which Country Produces The Best Stamps?


Does anyone have a specific country in mind when they think of top quality stamp production? If so, any era in particular?

For me its King George V era British Colony stamps.

Before 1960, a large number of entities didn't really "produce" their own stamps. For large parts of the earth, the stamps were decided upon by the colonial power - Britain and France in particular.

Best stamps? Czechoslovakia's.

When I think of top quality stamps, I'm all over the place, but if forced to choose one country, I would go with Canada stamps from circa 1908 (Quebec Tercentenary) through 1946 (King George VI Peace Issue). These stamps have a depth to them that make them jump off the page, and the #158 Bluenose (1929) is often mentioned as the most beautiful stamp from Canada but I would argue it is one of the most beautiful stamps in the world!

From my collection ...

China produces the best modern USA stamps. No contest.

I was tempted to say something like that but I held back.

Great minds think alike.