Canada – Newfoundland postage stamp year 1887 1c Dark green Unused MH
The Newfoundland postage stamp from 1887, 1 cent Dark Green is a well-known issue from the era when Newfoundland was a separate British Colony with its own postal system.
This stamp is part of a definitive series that included various designs, including portraits of the Royal Family and local motifs.
Here are the key philatelic details:
Stamp Details
| Feature | Description |
| Entity | Newfoundland (pre-Confederation) |
| Denomination | 1 Cent (1c) |
| Year of Issue | 1887 (or part of the wider 1887-1896 definitive series) |
| Color | Dark Green (or Deep Green/Blue-Green, as shades vary) |
| Design Motif | Edward, Prince of Wales (later King Edward VII), or sometimes a depiction of Queen Victoria (though the 1c is most commonly associated with the Prince of Wales in this period). |
| Catalogue Numbers | Scott #44 (The 1887 1c Deep Green, Prince of Wales issue) or Scott #50 (The 1890 1c Deep Green, Prince of Wales issue, with minor changes) |
| Printer | British American Bank Note Co., Montreal |
| Perforation | Typically Perforated 12 |
Design Confusion and Clarification
It is important to note the different 1c stamps issued by Newfoundland around this time, as collectors sometimes confuse the date/design:
- 1880 Issue (Scott #44): The 1c Deep Green stamp with the portrait of Edward, Prince of Wales, is the most common match for the “1887 1c Dark Green” description, as it was in use during that time and printed in a deep green shade.
- 1887-1896 Issue (Scott #52): There is also a 1c Green stamp with a portrait of Queen Victoria in widow’s weeds that was issued later in the period, sometimes also listed with an 1887 starting date depending on the catalogue.
For your stamp to be specifically the 1887 1c Dark Green, the most likely match is the Prince of Wales portrait (Scott #44).
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