A precanceled stamp, or precancel for short, is a postage stamp that has been cancelled before being affixed to mail. These old Canadian stamps were typically used by mass mailers, who could save the postal system time and effort by prearranging to use the precancels, and delivering the stamped mail ready for sorting.

Whether you’re searching for bar, town, or city precancels, we have a great selection of old Canadian precancels. With their signature look of two parallel lines and location name, they’re sure to stand out in your collection. Take home a little piece of history, and shop our precanceled stamps today!