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:
- 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.
- 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
- Design themes: Common motifs included British royalty, local wildlife (especially the Newfoundland dog and caribou), maritime scenes, and historical figures.
- Printing: Many stamps from this era were engraved and printed by American Bank Note Company.
- Rarity: Some issues from this period are quite rare and valuable to collectors, particularly certain overprints and variants.
- Postal history: These stamps reflect Newfoundland’s unique position as a British colony with its own postal system.
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