Canada Newfoundland stamps lot year 1880 / 1920

Canada Newfoundland stamps lot year 1880 / 1920

Canada’s Newfoundland stamps from 1880 to 1920 are an interesting area of philately. Here’s a brief overview of these stamps:

1. Historical context: Newfoundland was a separate British colony during this period, not yet part of Canada. It issued its own stamps until joining Canada in 1949.
2. Key issues:
   • 1880-1896: Various definitives featuring the royal family and local scenes
   • 1897: Cabot issue commemorating the 400th anniversary of Newfoundland’s discovery
   • 1910: John Guy Tercentenary issue
   • 1911: Royal Family issue
   • 1919: Caribou issue
3. Design themes: Common motifs included British royalty, local wildlife (especially the Newfoundland dog and caribou), maritime scenes, and historical figures.
4. Printing: Many stamps from this era were engraved and printed by American Bank Note Company.
5. Rarity: Some issues from this period are quite rare and valuable to collectors, particularly certain overprints and variants.
6. Postal history: These stamps reflect Newfoundland’s unique position as a British colony with its own postal system.