NEWFOUNDLAND 153 1928 LABRADOR PUBLICITY 10c DARK VIOLET WWI WAR MEMORIAL MPH

Description: Stamp shown is a good representative of those that are available. If the stamp received fails to meet expectations, it may be returned for a replacement or full refund. The central vignette of the 10 cent stamp displays a frontal view of the Newfoundland National War Memorial erected to the memory of those Newfoundlanders who lost their lives in the first World War 1914-1918. The memorial stands on King's Beach, St. John's East, on approximately the spot where in 1583 Sir Humphrey Gilbert read his commission empowering him to take formal possession of the New Found Land in the name of Queen Elizabeth of England. It was designed and executed by F.V. Blunatine, R.S.B.S. and Gilbert Bayes, R.S.B.S.; the cost being raised by a public subscription which totaled $50,000.00. In connection with this fund, a slogan cancellation was fitted to the St. John's electric canceling machine reading, in four lines "HAVE YOU / CONTRIBUTED / TO THE / WAR MEMORIAL"; this was used from the 14th of March until the end of August, 1922. The monument, which is of bronze and marble, is surmounted by an allegorical figure of Freedom holding an uplifted torch in one hand and a sword in the other. This figure stands on a granite pedestal at the base of which are four figures. These represent, at left, the Royal Newfoundland Regiment; in the center, facing front, the Newfoundland Forestry Corps and the Newfoundland Merchant Marine, and at the right, the Royal Navy Reserve of Newfoundland. The memorial was unveiled by Field Marshal Earl Haig on the 1st of July, 1925, the eighth anniversary of the WWI battle of Beaumont Hamel in which the Newfoundland regiment lost all but 68 men of the 800 that went into the battle. In 1927, the British Privy Council, over Canada's objection on behalf of Quebec, confirmed the Dominion of Newfoundland's historical claim to Labrador. Newfoundland used the reward to publicize it's significantly enlarged landmass through a new series of stamps that hopefully would encourage additional tourism and economic development. The first of 3 series of stamps known as the "Publicity" or "Pictorial" (sometimes "Newfoundland-Labrador" or "Labrador Publicity") issues were printed in 1928 by De La Rue and Company of London. Soon after this printing, De La Rue lost it's contract to John Dickson and Company but refused to turn over the engraving plates to the new contractor. John Dickson then asked Perkins, Bacon and Company to produce "re-engraved" plates of most of the 1928 images which were subsequently used to print the 2nd Publicity stamp series in 1929-1931 and the 3rd Publicity issue in July of 1931. Paper watermarked with the Newfoundland 'Coat of Arms' was used for the first time in the printing of the 3rd Publicity issue. Images should provide all the information necessary to make a reasonably intelligent bid on this lot. However, if it doesn't live up to your expectations you are always welcome to return it for a full refund - NO QUESTIONS ASKED. My feedback speaks for itself. I am confident that a mutually satisfactory solution can be worked out to any problem that might develop. Please give me a chance to fix something that is not satisfactory to you before leaving negative feedback. Although 3 and 4 star DSR scores may be considered "good" by just about any reasonable standard, they aren't as far as ebay is concerned. Anything but 5 ratings in a seller's DSR score may impact their ability to offer items for sale on ebay. Therefore, having an opportunity to earn your highest rating would be very much appreciated. Thank you for your consideration. TERMS OF SALE SHIPPING/HANDLING/INSURANCE: Within the USA - $.85 All other countries - $1.85 PAYMENT: payment by PayPal only. Payment is expected within 3 days unless prior arrangements have been made. RETURNS: Unless otherwise noted, any item may be returned within 30 days for a refund of the purchase price - NO QUESTIONS ASKED. Returned items must be received in the same condition as sold. S/H charges will not be refunded unless return is due to seller error in which case buyer will be fully reimbursed for shipping costs both ways. FEEDBACK: Appropriate feedback will always be left upon receipt of payment for each item purchased. Bidder feedback is welcome but never required to receive mine. Placing a bid indicates that you have read and accept the terms of sale. Please don't hesitate to contact me through the "Ask Seller A Question" link on eBay if you have questions concerning a lot. Due to a proliferation of fake eBay email messages, I will not respond to questions sent directly to my email address. Constructive comments and notification of possible oversights or errors in descriptions are always welcome. THANK YOU FOR YOUR INTEREST AND GOOD LUCK WITH YOUR BIDS.

Price: 19.95 USD

Location: Beaverton, Oregon

End Time: 2025-01-24T20:16:09.000Z

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