REFERENCE LIST OF THE PHILATELIC SOCIETY, LONDON.

Issue I. 1857.

Seven values. Engraved and printed in taille-douce by Messrs. Perkins, Bacon, and Co., of London, on stoutish white wove paper; yellowish gum, imperforate. Designs: The design of the One Penny and Five Pence closely resembles that of the first issue of New Brunswick, except that the crown in the centre is printed straight instead of obliquely, and that there is a small oblong white label above that containing the value, inscribed “POSTAGE” in small coloured block letters. Numerals of value on white squares in each corner. Shape, square. Three Pence.—Heraldic flowers on a trilobed cartouche in centre, on reticulated background. Labels of solid colour at left, right, and at the bottom, inscribed in white Roman capitals. Lozenge-shaped blocks in the three corners, with coloured Arabic numeral of value in small white circles. Shape, triangular. The Two Pence, Four Pence, Six Pence, and One Shilling are very similar in design, which consists of a bunch of heraldic flowers in a central circle on the Two Pence, Four Pence, and One Shilling, and in an oval on the Six Pence. The central circle, or oval, is enframed in a larger engine-turned oval, inscribed above with name of Colony in a curve of white block letters. The remainder of the design varies in detail for each value; but all have the value in full in the bottom label, and Arabic numerals of value in the corners. Shape, upright rectangular. ([Illustrations 59, 60, 61, 62, 63, 64.])

Variety.

Remarks.—A specimen of the One Penny in the Vice-President’s collection is pin-perforated, but no information is available as to the authenticity of this stamp. Two sets may be made of the One Penny, Three Pence, and Five Pence. The first is found on fairly thick white wove paper, and the second on paper which is thinner and more transparent. A close examination will also show that the two papers are quite different in texture. The paler shades of the One Penny and Five Pence, which appeared in 1863, are found on the thinner paper. All three values are appreciably smaller in size than those printed on the thicker paper, but whether this is due to shrinkage of the paper, or to the engraving of a new plate, is doubtful. The same shade of green was used for the Three Pence in both sets. M. Moens catalogues the Six Pence Halfpenny and Eight Pence as issued with this set; but these two values are not known to the Society as existing in the early shade of orange. The stamps of this series printed in orange, and those of the next set, are frequently met with with the colour changed to brown or even black. These varieties are simply due to oxidation.

Issue II. 1860(?).

Six values. Consisting of the Two Pence, Four Pence, Six Pence, and the One Shilling of the preceding issue, with two new values of Six Pence Halfpenny and Eight Pence added. The central designs of these two latter are similar to those of the other stamps, but the minor details vary. The colour of the four first stamps is changed from orange to scarlet-vermilion. ([Illustrations 60, 62, 63, 64, 65, 66.])

Variety.

Issue III. 1862.

Six values. Similar to those of the last issue, but with the colour changed to a dull lake. ([Illustrations 60, 62, 63, 64, 65, 66.])

Remarks.—The Eight Pence of this set, although printed, is said not to have been issued to the public. Several of the values are scarce used, but forged obliterations are not uncommon, as well as copies postmarked by favour.

Issue IV. January, 1866.

Six values. Engraved and printed in taille-douce by the American Bank Note Co., of New York, on yellowish and white wove paper; machine-perforated. The sheet of the Two Cents (the only one seen by the Society) contains one hundred stamps in ten rows of ten. Designs:

Two Cents. Cod-fish swimming to left on shaded ground of horizontal lines, within a transverse oval band of solid colour, inscribed in white Roman capitals “NEWFOUNDLAND” above, “TWO CENTS” below, and “TWO” at either side. Ornamental circles break the oval at each corner, and contain the Arabic numeral of value on coloured ground.

Five Cents. Seal on ice-floe, with icebergs in the background. Two curved coloured labels above—the first inscribed “FIVE 5 FIVE,” with an oval at each end with Arabic numeral of value; and the second, “NEWFOUNDLAND” in white Roman capitals. Straight label at the bottom of the stamp, with value in full in white Roman capitals and Arabic numeral at either end.

Ten Cents. Nearly full-faced portrait of the Prince of Wales in military uniform looking to right, on ground of horizontal lines, within a fancy ornamental frame. Curved label above inscribed “NEWFOUNDLAND,” and a similar one below with value in full, all in white Roman capitals.

Twelve Cents. Diademed profile of Queen Victoria to left, on ground of horizontal lines, within an oval garter inscribed with the name of the Colony and value in full in white Roman capitals.

Thirteen Cents. Schooner sailing to right. Curved label above with the name of the Colony, and straight label below with value in full in white Roman capitals. Ornaments at sides broken by coloured circles, with white Arabic numerals of value.

Twenty-four Cents. Full-faced diademed portrait of Queen Victoria on ground of cross hatched lines, within a white octagonal frame. Scroll above with name of Colony and label below with “CENTS” in white Roman capitals. On either side of the word “CENTS” is a white bordered oval with Arabic numerals of value on ground of horizontal lines. Side borders and a few ornaments complete the design. Shapes: Oblong rectangular for the Two, Five, and Thirteen Cents; upright rectangular for the other values. ([Illustrations 67, 68, 69, 70, 71, 72.])

(A) On yellowish paper. Perforated 12.

(B) On white paper. Perforated 12.

(C) Rouletted.

Remarks.—The latter variety is taken from The Halifax Philatelist for July, 1888, page 82. The Five Cents of this and also of issues V. and VII. has been seen perforated 14, but no explanation is forthcoming of a kind of mystery which appears to overhang these specimens. There is some doubt as to their authenticity.

Issue V. 1868-70.

Four values. Engraved and printed in taille-douce, by the American Bank Note Co., of New York, on white wove paper; machine perforated. Designs: One Cent. Three-quarter-face portrait of the Prince of Wales in Highland costume, looking to the right, on ground of wavy lines, within a shaded oval frame inscribed below “NEWFOUNDLAND” in white Roman capitals, and above with the letters “N. F.” Over the upper portion of the oval is a scroll with value in full in white Roman capitals, Arabic numeral of value in the two bottom corners. Three and Six Cents. Profile bust portrait of Queen Victoria to right in widow’s weeds, on shaded background of horizontal lines within an arched frame. Two curved labels above, inscribed respectively “THREE” (“SIX”) and “NEWFOUNDLAND.” Curved label below with value in full, all in white Roman capitals. Scroll ornaments in each corner, the upper ones containing Arabic numerals of value and the lower ones small five-rayed stars. Shape: Upright rectangular. The Five Cents is the same design as that of the preceding issue, with the colour changed. ([Illustrations 73, 74, 68.])

(A) Perforated 12.

(B) Perforated 10½ (?).

(C) Rouletted.

Remarks.—The variety of the Five Cents, rouletted, is taken from the same paper as that of the previous issue. Neither of these stamps has come under the notice of the Society.

It is somewhat peculiar that after issuing a stamp in 1866 with portrait of the Prince of Wales arrived at manhood, another should have been issued nearly three years later representing him as a little boy.

Issue VI. 1871-1873.

Two values. In May, 1871, a new die was engraved for the One Cent of 1868. The chief alterations noticeable are in the face of the Prince of Wales, and the letters “N. F.,” which are closer to the scroll. On April 1st, 1873, the Three Cents of the last issue appeared with its colour changed to blue. The perforation of both stamps is 12. ([Illustrations 75, 74.])

Issue VII. 1876-1879.

Four values. Similar to the preceding values as regards designs, but the stamps are rouletted. The Five Cents also has its colour changed to blue. The One Cent is printed from the plate of the last issue. ([Illustrations 75, 67, 74, 68.])

Issue VIII. Early in 1880.

Four values. Engraved and printed in taille-douce by the British-American Bank Note Company, of Montreal, on white wove paper; machine-perforated 12. The entire sheet of each value contains 100 stamps, arranged in ten rows of ten. These stamps are coarse imitations of those printed by the American Bank Note Company. Designs: One Cent.—Three-quarter face portrait of the Prince of Wales in Highland costume looking to right, on ground of horizontal lines, within inscribed oval. Ornamented circles in the upper corners, lettered respectively “N” and “F;” ornamental numerals of value below. Two Cents.—Cod fish on background of horizontal lines; curved inscribed labels above and below; ornamental scrolls in lower corners with numerals of value. Three Cents.—Portrait of Queen in widow’s weeds to right, on ground of horizontal lines; curved label above, and straight label below, inscribed with white Roman capitals. Circles in upper corners with numerals of value; side ornaments, resembling thigh bones. Five Cents.—Seal on ice-floe; curved label above, and straight label below, inscribed in white Roman capitals. Circles in lower corners with numerals of value; ornamental border. Shapes, upright rectangular for the One and Three Cents, oblong rectangular for the other two values. ([Illustrations 76, 77, 78, 79.])

T. “ONE CENT.” B. “NEWFOUNDLAND.” T. “NEWFOUNDLAND.” B. “TWO,” “THREE,” “FIVE CENTS.”

Remarks.—The Two Cents was not issued until two or three years after the other values.

Issue IX. Early in 1888.

Six values. Engraved and printed in taille-douce by the British-American Bank Note Co., of Montreal, on white wove paper; yellowish gum; machine-perforated 12. The entire sheet of the Ten Cents contains fifty stamps, arranged in five vertical rows of ten; while those of the other five values are composed of one hundred stamps each, in ten rows of ten. Designs: Half Cent.—A plain upright shield, with ground of horizontal lines, shaded at either side; bears in the centre, the head of a Newfoundland dog enclosed within a pearled circle, surrounded by a circular band of solid colour, inscribed in white Roman capitals with the name of the Colony at the top, and the value “HALF CENT” at the bottom, the two last words being separated by a small upright tablet, with rounded top and pearl border, containing “½” in white Arabic numerals. Ten Cents.—Brig in full sail, to right; curved label of solid colour above, inscribed with the name of the Colony; similar straight label below with the value in full, both inscriptions being in white Roman capitals; small scroll-like ornaments at either end of the bottom label; circle of solid colour, with Arabic numerals of value at each side of the stamp. Scroll-like ornaments complete the design, which is evidently copied to some extent from the Thirteen Cents of Issue IV. The One Cent, Two, Three, and Five Cents are the same designs as the preceding issue, but with the colours changed. Shapes: Small square for the Half Cent, upright rectangular for the One and Three Cents, oblong rectangular for the other three values. ([Illustrations 80, 76, 77, 78, 79, 81.])

POST CARDS.

Issue I. April 1st, 1873.

One value. Designed and printed by the American Bank Note Co., of New York, upon medium white card; size, 4⁹⁄₂₀ × 2⅕ inches. The left upper corner contains an irregular upright fancy label, with pendant. The label bears a large capital coloured Roman letter “N” upon ground of coloured horizontal lines. The pendant is broken in the centre by an ornamental circle, containing the word “TO” in coloured early English characters. At the top of the card, in the centre, is an ornamental scroll, the left end of which is wound round the right side of the label just described. The scroll bears “EWFOUNDLAND” in coloured fancy capitals. Below the scroll there is a straight ornamental label, inscribed “POST CARD” in white fancy capitals, upon ground of coloured horizontal lines. Beneath the label is “THE ADDRESS ONLY TO BE WRITTEN ON THIS SIDE,” in coloured slanting capitals, in a straight line; lower down three ruled lines for the address, each one of which is shorter than the one above it. The stamp is in the right upper corner of the card, and is of the same type as the One Cent adhesive, issue 1871. The groundwork of the card is filled in with innumerable interlaced circles, and crossing these are a number of straight lines which converge towards the left bottom corner. The design of the card is completed by an ornamental border, with rounded corners. The border is broken at the bottom, in the centre, by a small label with rounded ends inscribed “AMERICAN BANK NOTE CO., N.Y.,” in white Roman capitals, and the corners contain large fancy white crosses. Size of border, 4½ × 2½ inches. ([Illustration 82.])

Issue II. June, 1879.

One value. Designed and printed by the American Bank Note Co., of New York, upon thick white card. Size, 5¹⁄₁₀ × 3³⁄₂₀ inches. At the top of the card is the inscription in three lines: 1st, Universal Postal Union in coloured fancy letters, the word Universal being curved, with ornamental lines above and below; 2nd, “NEWFOUNDLAND. TERRE-NEUVE,” in coloured slanting block letters; 3rd, “POST CARD,” in white fancy capitals on a coloured ornamental label, the ground of which is filled in with horizontal lines. Lower down three ruled lines for the address, each one of which is slightly longer than the one above it. The stamp, which is similar in type to the Three Cents adhesive (issue July, 1870), but with the value changed to Two Cents, is in the right-upper corner. The design of the cards is completed by a fancy border, with large ornaments at the four corners. Size, 4⁹⁄₁₀ × 2⁹⁄₁₀ inches. Outside the border, at the bottom of the card, and in the centre, is the name of the makers in small coloured Roman capitals. ([Illustration 83.])

Issue III. January (?), 1880.

One value. Designed and printed by the British-American Bank Note Co., of Montreal, upon medium light buff card. Size, 4⁹⁄₁₀ × 3³⁄₁₀ inches. The inscription, which is at the top of the card, is in three lines: 1st, “Universal Postal Union,” in a curved line in coloured fancy letters; 2nd, “NEWFOUNDLAND TERRE NEUVE,” in coloured slanting block letters, also curved; 3rd, “POST CARD,” in white fancy capitals on a coloured ornamental label, with groundwork composed of horizontal lines. Below the label there are three dotted lines for the address, each one of which is shorter than the one above it. The stamp is in the right upper corner. Design: Three-quarter face portrait of Queen Victoria to left, in widow’s weeds, resting her head upon her right hand, on ground of horizontal lines, within a plain circular band, which is filled in with fine lines. The circle is surrounded by an ornamental frame, principally filled in with vertical lines. At the bottom there is a straight label of solid colour, bearing the value, “TWO CENTS,” in white Roman capitals. The design of the card is completed by a fancy border, measuring 4½ × 2⅘ inches. Inside the frame, at the bottom of the card, in the centre, is the name of the designers, in small coloured letters. ([Illustration 84.])

Issue IV. July, 1880.

One value. Designed and printed by the British-American Bank Note Company, of Montreal, upon medium light buff card; size, 4¾ × 2⁹⁄₁₀ inches. The design is a somewhat poor copy of the first issued card. The scroll at the top with the name of the Colony is a little altered, and the word “TO” is in different type, upon a groundwork formed of diagonal lines. The stamp is replaced by the type of the One Cent, adhesive, issue 1880, and the groundwork of the card consists of interlaced circles and ovals only. The frame is altogether different, and the name of the makers is placed outside the bottom of it in the centre on a narrow label; size of frame, 4⅕ × 2¹¹⁄₂₀ inches. ([Illustration 85.])

Issue V. May (?), 1889.

One value. Issued provisionally, pending a fresh supply of Two Cents cards. It consists of the One Cent card of the preceding issue, with the stamp surcharged across the centre in black “2 CENTS,” with Arabic numeral and Roman capitals, two straight bars at the top obliterating the original value, and an Arabic numeral “2” over the figure “1” at each bottom corner of the stamp.