Rensselaer Journal, Volume 11, Number 31, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 9 January 1902 — A New Royal Stamp. [ARTICLE]

A New Royal Stamp.

The new 4-cent stamp, bearing the effigy of the duchess of Cornwall, issued by the government of Newfoundland to commemorate the recent visit of the duke and duchess at the end of their tour, completes the royal portrait series Issued by that colony. Queen Victoria, the king (when prince or Wales), and Prince Edward of Cornwall have been among those previously portrayed. Not the least interesting feature of the new issue is the fact that it bears the imprint of the American Bank Note Company, New York —surely a strange thing for the authorities to - allow on a British postage stamp. But perhaps it is akin to the recent movement for the acquirement of everything British by American trusts.