Newfoundland 1933 Lord Bacon Colonization Scheme 10c Stamp

Newfoundland · 1933 · 10 cents

This 10-cent stamp from Newfoundland, issued in 1933, features a portrait of Sir Francis Bacon, accompanied by a ship and a map, commemorating his role as 'The Guiding Spirit of Colonization Scheme'. The design emphasizes his philosophical influence on early colonial endeavors.

Issued as part of Newfoundland's Centenary of the Colony series, this stamp highlights Bacon's philosophical influence on early British colonial ventures, particularly in North America, despite his direct involvement with Newfoundland being limited. Newfoundland was a British Dominion at the time, joining Canada in 1949.