Canada – Newfoundland stamp year 1868 5c SG# 38 Common Seal
The 1868 Newfoundland 5¢ Black (Common Seal on Ice Floe) stamp is a classic and highly recognizable piece of early Canadian philately.
Before joining the Canadian Confederation in 1949, the colony of Newfoundland issued its own highly distinct postage stamps, often focusing on its rich natural resources and local wildlife.
Philatelic Specifications
- Country/Origin: Newfoundland (Pre-Confederation Canada)
- Year of Issue: 1868 (Part of the reissued “Second Cents” or modified definitive runs)
- Stanley Gibbons Catalog Number: SG #38
- Scott Catalog Equivalent: Typically categorized alongside Scott #26 or variants depending on the exact paper type and perforation nuances.
- Denomination: 5 Cents
- Color: Black
- Design Motif: A “Common Seal” (specifically a Harp Seal) resting on an ice floe.
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