NEWFOUNDLAND C18 1933 GEN BALBO FLIGHT $4.50 SURCHARGE OVERPRINT VF MPH CV$450

Description: NEWFOUNDLAND C18 1933 GEN BALBO FLIGHT $4.50/75c LABRADOR AIRMAIL VF MPH CV$450 Please read the TERMS OF SALE below prior to bidding. BID WITH CONFIDENCE - SATISFACTION GUARANTEED NEWFOUNDLAND C18 1933 GEN BALBO FLIGHT $4.50/75c LABRADOR AIRMAIL VF MPH CV$450 "1933/GEN. BALBO/FLIGHT./$4.50" special events overprint in black on the 75 cent "Labrador Land of Gold" stamp from the 1933 Labrador Airmail issue, engraved, bistre, Coat of Arms watermark* (position 4 - normal for this stamp), perf 14.3x14.3. There are 2 different perforations recorded for this stamp: most common is 14.3x14.3 followed by 13.8x13.8. A total of 8,000 of the 75 cent "Labrador Land of Gold" stamps were overprinted in blocks of 4 for use on mail to be carried on a return flight to Europe by an armada of 24 Italian S 55x seaplanes under the command of General Italo Balbo. Each stamp in the setting of 4 has different characteristics which allows them to be easily plated. The stamp being offered here is from the lower right - plate position 4. Less than 10% of original gum disturbed by previous hinging, hinge remnant. Sound, fault-free example of this iconic Newfoundland stamp. The normal position of the watermark for this stamp as viewed from the back is with the top of the Coat of Arms shield facing to the right with the elk* facing down - this is listed as watermark position number 4 in the Walsh Newfoundland Specialized Stamp Catalogue. Stamps with inverted watermarks (position 1) are known - 11 recorded to date. *Note" Many people have assumed that the animal on the top of the Cost of Arms shield is either a caribou or a moose (both of which are quite common in Newfoundland). In the registered design granted in 1637 to the Colony of Newfoundland by Royal Letters Patent, the heraldic description for the Crest reads: "On a Wreath Or and Gules an Elk passant proper." (see attached article by Stanley C. Calder in BNATopics from October 1949) However, this still doesn't clear up the matter. Europeans refer to "elk" what North Americans call "moose". Moose became extinct in Great Britain 1,000s of years before the original Newfoundland Coat of Arms was designed and granted. Therefore it is not likely that the original designer used a "moose" as the model for the "Elk" on the shield. And since "caribou" were largely unknown to European royalty as well, just what was the animal used as a model for the Coat of Arms? In the British Isles, many people refer to some of the larger species of "deer" as "elk". This would probably be most particular to the royalty in reference to Red Deer and Fallow Deer held for their exclusive use on their country estates. Fallow deer were introduced by the Normans into southern England in the first century A.D. for hunting (a sport more or less reserved for nobility). The Fallow "deer" is the only species of deer other than moose with palmated antlers. I believe the animal shown on the Newfoundland Coat of Arms is neither a "moose", "caribou" or an "elk" but is in fact a Fallow "deer". 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. 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Price: 324.95 USD

Location: Beaverton, Oregon

End Time: 2025-01-24T20:19:39.000Z

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