Each postage stamp will always be worth the required postage of one medium post standard letter, even when the cost of postage goes up. The first pictorial stamps with images of the new zealand landscape were issued in 1898. Located approximately 1200 miles southeast of australia, it actually consists of three main islands. The first new zealand postage stamps were issued in 1855 and featured a portrait of queen victoria. Shop now voices of the harlem renaissance forever stamps stamps forever 55cents. One of these, which depicted lake taupo, was the first stamp in new zealand to be printed in more than one colour. Postage stamps in definitive and nondenominated kiwistamp to send your items within new zealand and internationally. The stamp was called the newspaper stamp, as it was used to pay for newspapers sent by post.
New zealand mail produce and supply postage stamps to a large number of retailers across new zealand. A remote country in the south pacific, new zealand is about the size of colorado. The first was a chapter in volume vi of the postage stamps of new zealand, 1977, rpsnz, which also covered the railway charges stamps. Postage stamps have been issued in new zealand since around 18 to 20 july 1855 with the chalon head stamps figuring queen victoria. Postage stamps of new zealand listed by type in date order. In 1979 the chapters relating to railway and revenue stamps were released in monograph form as new zealand railway and revenue stamps. The more recent game bird stamps are outlined and there is a historical account of pigeon mail services in new zealand. There are articles on topics such as new zealand first flight covers, blitz perfs and the classic queen victoria chalon heads. Back of the book holdings include airmail, official, postage due and semipostal stamps. New zealand 1995 farm animals 40c postage drop set 10 stamps first day cover. You may opt for animalthemed stamps like bats, bears, birds, cats, and horses. Health stamps are a longrunning series of charity stamp issued by new zealand which include a premium for charitable causes in addition to the charge for. It is purely to help guide you to better collecting. By this time the new zealand government, who had the monopoly on postal services, objected tothe use of the word post appearing on the stamps so that the third issue of stamps had in july 7, 1899 the words pigeongram overprinted.
New zealand post special edition book new zealand post stamps. Get the best deals on postage new zealand stamps when you shop the largest online selection at. The second issue on march 2nd, 1899 included 4800 stamps in a new design. The postage stamps of the philippines, including a list of telegraph and revenue stamps issued under spanish dominion 1904 by j. The ebay site lists a wide array of topics that you may be able to choose from during your search for new zealand stamps.
List of people on the postage stamps of new zealand. Despite being halfway across the world, postage to new zealand from the uk starts at as little as. We communicate with all of our couriers to get cheap parcels for all of our customers, and with loads of options available on all our services, its easier than ever to get postage to new zealand. Deliveries to new zealand will take longer than domestic postage from one place in the united kingdom to another or even to a neighbouring country, but fear not as the timetables are flexible and everyone will find an appropriate offer to accommodate their needs.
The year given is the year of issue of the first stamp depicting that person. The encyclopedia of british empire postage stamps 16611947, vol. Warehouse stationery sell a selection of bulk postage stamps in individual stamp booklets or as a box of 100. Postage stamps have been issued in new zealand since around 18 to 20 july 1855 with. Murray bartels, francis apthorp foster and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Available in smaller quantities at your local postshop. The voices of the harlem renaissance forever stamps feature 4 authors from a period of exuberant creativity. New zealand only region all regions northland auckland waikato bay of plenty gisborne hawkes bay taranaki whanganui manawatu wairarapa wellington nelson bays marlborough west coast canterbury timaru oamaru otago southland other north island south island new zealand. Genuine cancellations of new zealand stamps for early expeditions to ross dependency. This is a list of people on stamps of new zealand link. The last of the frama issues are covered and there are appendices on opso overprints updated since the publication of the earlier book on this topic, cleaned overprints and a short postal history update.
They are known as the chalons after the alfred chalon painting of the young queen which inspired the stamps central design. The new zealand stamp catalogue national library of australia. It is portrayed here among the flowering nz clematis. Mar 17, 2017 john mowbray with a copy of new zealand s first stamp along side a copy of new zealand s most valuable coin.
Croxley kiwi postage stamps, box of 100 2223090 unit. The required postage is the value of postage required for an item to be carried by new zealand post and is gst inclusive. The royal philatelic society of new zealand is an international society for collectors of the postage stamps and postal history of new zealand and her dependencies. Unfollow new zealand stamps to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Apr 17, 2020 the new zealand society of great britain is a philatelic association that exists for the study of the postage stamps and postal history of new zealand and new zealand dependencies. In addition there is a special chapter outlining the development of fdc collecting in new zealand as well as chapters on the stamp points issues, prestige booklets and ross dependency. To edit or publish books, papers or journals on philately. Books on new zealand stamps and new zealand postal history the advertising stamps of new zealand issues 1893 by boggs, 1940 a farreaching innovation. Free delivery and returns on ebay plus items for plus members. One of the most expensive stamps sold in new zealand was a 1903 fourpence taupo stamp in which the centre was inverted. List of people on the postage stamps of new zealand wikipedia. Study of both stamps sold in new zealand but used overseas and stamps sold overseas for various local uages check for availability price. The stamps and postal history of the pacific islands under new zealand administration and the ross dependency. Important information on our standard post service.
New zealand stamps and postal history, new zealand philatelic books, new. Postage stamps and postal history of new zealand wikipedia. Meet other stamp collectors interested in newzealand stamps. But the weird thing is that stamp might well have slipped through his fingers as a. Postage due new zealand stamps for sale shop with afterpay. New zealand post is the official issuing authority of new zealand stamps celebrating our culture, heritage, arts, stories and people. The present volume covers the issues of new zealand stamps from 19611974. New zealand was first discovered in 1642 by the dutch explorer tasman who. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. The stories behind new zealands postage stamps hardback. No 21 20 125 years of the royal philatelic society of new zealand, tony thackery. New zealand stamps and postal history stamp domain. New zealand postage stamps, airmails and postal history covering the reigns of queen victoria, edward vii, george v and george vi. Available in a range of denominations and designs, booklets of stamps are an easy and convenient way to purchase postage.
Postage stamps new zealand dinosaurs les dinosaures collectable postage stamps from canada, austalia and new zealand. New zealand scenic stamps, kiwi box rolls and advertising stamps. Get the best deals on postage due new zealand stamps. Located approximately 1200 miles southeast of australia, it actually consists of three. Volume is a continuation from volume iv of the work on new zealand stamps and contains not only an accout of the. New zealand stamps for sale stamp collections for sale. Handbook covering issues from 1961 to 1974 plus much on officials, postage dues and postal fiscals. No 20 2012 the postmarks of the ross dependency, mark jurisich. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search.
The stamps are arranged and described in chapters including the definitive issues, commemoratives, health stamps, christmas, scenic and heritage issues. New zealand postage stamps, airmails and postal history covering the reigns of queen victoria, edward vii, george v and george vi search site for items of interest. Each article illustrates a particular point and sometimes raises questions. As an investment, it is only rare stamps in fine condition that appreciate greatly in value. This free online catalogue is courtesy of dave elsmore. With the current disruptions to air travel around the world, new zealand post is advising that air mail deliveries may be delayed by an extra two. Each kiwistamp postage stamp is worth the required postage of a standard post medium letter. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. The new zealand post office continued to operate as a government department until 1987, when postal services were reorganized as new zealand post, a stateowned enterprise. The stamp design was a sideview of queen victorias head and these early new zealand stamps are known as side faces. Stamp collectors and dealers te ara encyclopedia of new zealand. Mcnaught, comprehensive description of all new zealand stamp issues from 1961 to 1974 on. The chalon head issues hardcover january 1, 2009 by robert r. The stamps and postal history of new zealand new zealand stamps the first stamps of new zealand were issued on 20 th july 1855.
Welcome to new zealand stamp images, a site on new zealand philately. Written by richard wolfe, the book looks back at 150 years of stamps in new zealand celebrating unique stamp designs and placing them in their historical. Additionally a oneshilling stamp cut in half by a dunedin postmaster and attached to an envelope sold for 12,000 pounds because of its uniqueness. This is a work in progress from a series of on line catalogues to help the collector and dealer alike. The book also includes what is certainly the most comprehensive study of the single pane booklets issued during this period. Since april 2007 the books and journals owned by the new zealand society of great britain, and which previously formed its library, have been on permanent loan to the national. Postage new zealand stamps for sale shop with afterpay. We have articles on topics such as new zealand first flight covers, blitz perfs, health stamps and the classic new zealand queen victoria stamps, the chalon heads. New zealand mail kiwi stamps are available in packets of 10, sheets of 50, or boxed rolls of 100.
The smiling boy pair of new zealand stamps, named after the youth depicted on. Two major works deal with the stamps production and use. The first new zealand stamp designed and issued in new zealand was a half penny stamp issued on 1 january 1873. New zealand dependencies, mandated and other territories pub. The society was formed in 1888 by stamp collectors based in wellington. New zealand post kiwistamp booklet warehouse stationery, nz. The same delays we are experiencing across all our deliveries also apply to the delivery of nz post products and stationery. The 12d piwakawaka or fantail, a small new zealand bird that is quite common and very friendly. Although its watermark can often be difficult to determine, the stamp can easily be sorted by its mesh. Small fortunes hiding in old new zealand stamp collections.
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