Philatelic Bulletin New Zealand
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Festooned with scarlet blossoms at the height of the southern summer each Christmas. the native Pohutukawa is popularly known as the New Zealand Christmas tree. To celebrate the festive season this year,
the Post Office releases three Christmas stamps on October 3, and from the colourful 35c stamp in this issue, glows a Pohutukawa in bloom. The Pohutukawa (Merrosideros exce/sa) is a common sight along North Island coasts and in northern forests, and is
cultivated in many other parts of the One massive specimen growing at Te Araroa is known to be over 300 years old; its girth at ground level is almost 18 metres, it reaches to over 22 metres in height and has a branch canopy of 37 metres. On the second stamp, which bears a 25c
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New Zealand's oldest surviving church. This is Christ Church, in the northern town of Russell. It was built under missionary influence in 1835, which was before British rule. The town was then known as Kororareka, and was the largest
european settlement in the colony, notorious for its "grog shops". Early congregations apparently were not large. The church survived the sacIcing of 1845, during the war with Hone Heke, although fierce fighting took place only a few metres away.
The Madonna and Child depicted on the IOc stamp in the Christmas issue is a bronze sculpture by the 15 th century master, Lorenzo Ghiberti (1378-1455). This leader of the Florentine Renaissance was trained as a goldsmith in his youth, and studied ancient art as a Humanist
sCholar. His work reflects both these interests. Encyclopedia Britannica describes the characteristks of an early work
that brought him fame and valuable public commissions, in terms that might describe the sculpture shown on the stamp: "a graceful and lively composition executed with a mastery of the goldsmith's art that makes each superbly finished detail a pleasure to contemplate." The original sculpture is held in the Samuel H. Kress Collection in the National Gallery of Art, Washington D.e., D.S.A. The graphic work on all three stamps was completed by Don Hatcher of Auckland, who also designed the 25c stamp. The subjects chosen for this issue follow a pattern begun in 1978 with three Christmas stamps featuring respectively an Old Master, an historic church and a scene characteristic of the Southem Hemispher~ Christmas.
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Definitives Two new specimens will be added to the New Zealand collection of seashells on stamps, on November 26 this year. The 'specimens' to be released by the Post Office in this definitive issue represent two of the most common and numerous of the five classes of molluscs present in New Zealand. The univalve photographed on the S2 stamp is a Circular Saw Shell, Astraea heliotropium, while the bivalve on the SI stamp is a New Zealand scallop, Pecten novaeze!andia. The distinctive appearance of the shell on the S2 stamp, with its spiral of lacy tooth-like points, has given rise to three descriptive names; Circular Saw Shell, Sun Shell, and as its Iatin name suggests - Star Shell. This mollusc grows up to 12 cm in diameter, and is usually a purple or pinkish grey. The aperture to its pearly interior is blocked by a hard white tight-fitting operculum (lid). Unfortunately for collectors, this is mostly a deep water shell, and rather rare. Although distributed around the whole New Zealand coast, specimens are seldom washed ashore in good condition. The best and largest examples seem to be those dredged by oyster boats in Foveaux Strait, which separates New Zealand's South Island and Stewart Island.
Unlike the slow-moving Astraea Itelio{ropium, the Creature depicted on the SI stamp is a free swimmer, progressing
by jet propulsion in a series of sudden leaps aCross its sandy bottomed habitat. The secret behind this curious mode of progression lies in the distinct difference in size and shape between its two shells. The smaller upper shell is almost flat, while the convex lower shell projects slightly. The scallop opens its upper shell to allow in a quantity of sea water, then snaps it shut, forcing the water out in J jet. which propels the creature forward hinge-first.
Both valves (shells) are sculptured with radiating ridges and hollows, and both have scalloped margins. A distinctive feature of this genus is that unlike other fan shells, its lobes near the hinge are almost symmetrical. A southern sub-species grows up to 15 cm across, and OCCurS in a limited colour range of Cream to mauve-brown.
TJ:te smaller Queen scallop, growing up to 10 cm, which can be found in most New Zealand harbours at and below low tide, OCCurS in a wide variety of colours and patterns. It is considered a culinary delicacy, and is dredged commercially at Nelson. The photo designs for the stamps are by the late !an Hulse of Wellington, and join his other seashell designs used on the four definitive stamps released last year. Printed in Spain by Heradio Fournier, the stamps were reproduced by photogravure.
A set of Tokelau stamps featuring sport will be released by the New Zealand Post Office on behalf of the Tokelau Administration, on November 7. Two of the four denominations feature rugby, and two feature cricket. The stamps, as well as the first day cover, were designed in bold simple style by Faraimo Paulo of Atafu, Tokelau. Rugby on Tokelau is becoming keenly competitive among the younger generation. The 10c stamp shows goal kicking and the 20c shows passing the ball. Tokelau cricket is played by the whole community, in non-competitive spirit, as in Samoa. The 15c stamp depicts bowling, and the 30c stamp shows batting with the distinctively shaped and decorated kanava-wood bat.
The stamps are not valid for postage in New Zealand, and will not be sold at post offices. The stamps and first day coverS will be available in New Zealand only by mail order from the Philatelic Bureau (Private Bag, Wanganui), and from philatelic sales positions. Because of infrequent shipping, the Philatelic Bureau will forward all the ordered first day covers to Tokelau for date stamping, and orders for the coverS close on November 6. On their return from Tokelau in late January 1980, the unaddressed covers plus any ordered mint stamps, will be eQclosed in an outer envelope and mailed 10 clients. The coverS will cost 83c.
HEALTH The Marine environment depicted on this year's three Health stamps released on August 1*, shows a return to the nature theme which proved popular when it was first used in the 1960's. Since the first issue in 1929 each year has seen a new design in New Zealand Health stamps, connected in some way with children, health or nature. Excluding 1963, when Prince Andrew appeared on the stamps, from 1959 to 1966 Health stamps featured a series of native birds. Children and their pets were shown between 1974 and 1977, and now it is time for sea creatures. The idea of conservation of the natural environment is also brought in, with one of the stamps featuring a semi-stylised scuba diver blending sympathetically into the background, while capturing on film a red mullet depicted close up. The design for this 12c + 2c stamp, by Peter Blackie of Hobsonville, is based on research activities carried on at Auckland University's Marine Laboratory at Leigh.
Sea urchins have a magnificently adapted jaw mechanism consisting of five wedge-shaped teeth which act like a grinding mill. Living usually at the foot of steep faces at depths between 25 and 45 metres, these creatures graze on reef algae and seaweed drifting down the sea cliff. The pale ball-like object apparent on the creature's upper side represents a special adaptation for jetting faecal matter clear of this slow moving animal, living below the helpful influence of ocean surges.
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The two I Oc + 2c stamps are printed se-tenant. One shows a steel-blue demoiselle fish, the other a recently discovered species of sea urchin, in shades of crimson. These stamps were designed by Geoff Fuller of Havelock North. The demoiselle, Chromis dispilus, is one of the New Zealand species of damselfishes, a family of small reef fish found in warm waters around the world. A common sight to skin divers in inshore waters from North Cape to East Cape, the demoiselle with its blue body and two distinctive white spots grows to about 20 cm in length. During the day it teeds on smalt planktonic crustaceans. At night, its white spots faded, it retires into crevices or close to the reef for rest and shelter. Eggs from several females are laid on a rock surface, and there fertilised and hopefully guarded by a territorial male, until hatched. Demoiselle are sometimes caught accidentally by anglers using small hooks.
The striking sea creature shown on the other I Oc + 2c stamp is a sea urchin of the genus Diadema, which is common throughout the Pacific region. It was however unknown to New Zealand until 1965. Skin diver Bill Palmer was 35 metres down at Poor Knights Islands (20 km from New Zealand's Northeast coast) when he noticed a strange dark sea urchin with fluorescent lilac banl!sbetween its long needle-sharp spines. As he brought it to the surface its true colour became apparent. The skeleton glowed a brilliant ruby red with bluish spots and bands. It proved to be a new species, and was later named Diadema palmeri after its discoverer.
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The red mullet on the I2c + 2c stamp is also known as the goat fish, and is not related to the fish normally known as mullet. Upeneichchys porosus is the only New Zealand representative of a large family of brightly Coloured and tasty fish widely found in warm waters. Though it does not OCcur in commercial quantities, it is most common around the North Island coast and the North coast of the South Island, where it is sometimes caught by anglers, but more often taken by set nets or shot by skin divers. It grows to about 40 cm. Aided by sensitive fleshy barbels under its chin, it searches out and eats small soft bodied animals near the sea floor, where it is usually seen at depths between 2 to 60 metres. The three stamps were printed by lithography by Harrison and Sons Ltd., England, and will remain on sale at the Post Office Philatelic Bureau, Private Bag, Wanganui, and at Philatelic sales positions until June 30, 1980.
• To avoid possible adverse effects on Health stamp sales, arISIng from Increased postal charges effective from August I, the release dJJte was advanced by one week to July 25.
Six attractive new stamps will be released on February 7 next year. Three stamps were designed by Christchurch artist Maurice Conly, and three marking the 125th Anniversary of the first New Zealand postage stamp, were designed by Don Hatcher of Auckland. In this issue the 17c stamp commemorates the Centenary of Rotorua with a montage of characteristic Rotorua scenes. Two varieties of orchids representing New Zealand's first International Orchid Conference feature on the 25c stamp, and a ploughing scene depicted on the 30c stamp marks the hosting of the World Ploughing Championships in New Zealand. Three portraits showing Queen Victoria in her coronation robes are featured in a stamp-on¡stamp
treatment to commemorate the 125 years since the first New Zealand postage stamp was issued. These three stamps all bear a 14c denomination. New Zealand's first postage stamps were issued in July 1855. Printed in London and often described as the "full face Queens", the three stamp set consisted of one penny, two penny and one shilling values. The selection of the design for these fust stamps waS arranged between representatives of the New Zealand Government in London and the printers, Messrs Perkins Bacon and Co. Because many of the colonists - particularly those who were responsible for the administration - had left Great Britain within two or three years of the Accession of Queen Victoria, it was appropriate that the stamps which they were to use in their new land should portray the Queen as those who had seen her would remember her, even though many years had passed in the meantime. In 1838 Alfred Edward Chalon, R.A., had been commissioned to paint a full length portrait of Queen Victoria as she appeared at the time of her coronation, wearing the full Robes of the State. It was from this painting that the New Zealand design was adapted. The stam ps are also sometimes known as the "ChaIon heads".
At the request of Messrs Perkins Bacon and Co., Edward Henry Corbould, R.l., made a water colour sketch of the head and bust for the guidance of the engraver, William Humphrys, who was entrusted with the cutting of the portrait. Humphrys was a highly skilled artist and was also responsible for the engraving of Washington's portrait for the early issues of the U.S. stamps. The stamps arrived from London via the vessel 'Simlah' to Wellington in February 1885, and were transhipped to Auckland per the 'Nelson', in March. The Colonial Secretary took delivery of the stamps, printing plates and various requisites, but a printing press was left in the Custom House for later use. Records show that there were - 12000 one penny stamps, 66000 two penny and 8000 one shilling stamps. No steps were taken to ensur.e that the stamps should be issued simultaneously at each office and, in fact, they were released throughout the country at various times during the year.
The 1855 Queen Victoria set remained in use for nearly twenty years and today the one penny stamp of the original "London print" issue is commonly accepted as New Zealand's most valuable stamp. In November 1855 printings made by J. Richardson at Auckland from the Perkins Bacon plates became available. Perforations were not used on these stamps until 1862. Sixpenny, threepenny and fourpenny values were added to the set in 1859, 1863 and 1865 respectively. As well as commemorating the 125th Anniversary of New Zealand's first postage stamp, these three stamps are also being issued in a special mWature sheet in support of the Zeapex '80 International Stamp Exhibition to be held in Auckland in August 1980. November 25 marks the Centenary of Rotorua; this is the date in 1880 that an agreement was made between the Chief Judge of the Native Land Court and local Maori chiefs for the establishment of a township near Ohinemutu, which grew to become Rotorua. Even then Rotorua was becoming well known as a spa. At that time the area where the Tudor Towers now stands, was a "howling wilderness, covered with manuka scrub
and diversified only by clouds of steam rising from the various hot springs. Here the adventurous invalid of that day had to pitch his tent and be satisfied with a hole in the ground for a bath; if the spring he wished to use was too hot for his purpose he probably had to dig a hole for himself and regulate the supply and temperature of the water as best he could." In many instances he immortalised himself by giving his name to the spring - a na me still retained. Hence today, we have the famous "Priest's Bath" and "Rachel Baths".
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Tudor Towers, situated in the Government Gardens, was opened in 1908 and is acknowledged as one of New Zealand's outstanding landmarks. It is certainly one of the most photographed buildings in New Zealand. Known until the mid-1960's as the Rotorua Baths, this building housed curative, mineraJ and mud baths which were visited by people from all over the world. The building fell into disrepair and in 1963 the Government handed over the building lO the Rotorua City Council, with a grant of SI20,OOO for the purpose of restoration.
Tudor Towers now houses a licensed restaurant and cabaret, a museum, and an art gallery run by the Rotorua Society of Arts. The Maori wood carving shown on the stamp is typical of carved wall panels of the Arawa people. These panels line meeting houses in serried rows, interspersed with woven panels. Carvers generally preferred symbolic rather than natural representation of these ancestral figures. The relatively large head indicates the belief that the head is sacred (tapu), the protruding tongue represents a gesture of defiance of the enemy as used in the haka (war dance), while the iridescent paua shell eyes glitter realistica\!y in flfelight. The human form is ingeniously adapted to the shape of the panel, and decorated with traditional patterns, notably the spiral, which marks points of movement in the body, as at the shoulder or knee. The denominations shown on the illustrations are flot those that wm appear on the stamps.
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The two species of orchids shown, much enlarged, on the 25c stamp are Earina aurumna/is and Thelymitra vel/osa. Earina autumna!is is one of two species of this genus endemic to New Zealand and can be found on forest trees, growing on rocks, banks and faUen logs, throughout New Zealand and the Chatham Islands. At flower the plant can trail up to I metre, with waxy white flowers having a diameter of about 10 mm and a distinctive yeUow base in the labeUum. The flowers produce a very strong and characteristic seen t. Thelymitra venosa, the Australian veined sun orchid, is also a New Zealand native. It is found throughout New Zealand from sea level to above the timber line. At flower the plant is up to 50 cm tall. The perianth is tiny, 10-15 mm long, most commonly blue, less commonly white. Petals and other tepals are occasionally strongly striped with darker blue. Occasionally it oCCurS in a pink without obvious stripes. Orchids occur world wide and there are 500-800 genera, with perhaps 30000 species. They range in size from the tiny wild bush varieties to the large hybrids grown commercially. Colours also vary from pale green to white, blue, pink, yeUow and red. The flowers vary considerably in form, but generally have five petals plus an anterior modified petal or labeUum, which often differs greatly in size and shape from the other five, and is usually directed downwards. This is the flfst International Orchid Conference to be held in New Zealand and the North Shore Orchid Society will host the four day conference in Auckland during October 1980. A large number of overseas delegates will be attending the conference and it is expected that about 40000 New Zealanders will visit the exhibits during this time. Pictured on the 30c stamp is a tractor ploughing a field, with the Golden Plough Trophy alongside. The 1980 World Ploughing Championships are to be hosted by the New Zealand Ploughing Association, at Lincoln Agricultural College, near Christchurch, on 16 and 17 May. For two days the eyes of the farming world will be focused on New Zealand and the events taking place. Attending the Championship will be 18 ploughmen and numerous supporters from countries in Europe, Asia and America. In 1980 the New Zealand Ploughing Association also celebrates its 25th Anniversary. Growing steadily since it began in 1955, it is today the parent association of 16 South Island and six North Island regional ploughing associations. Patron of the New Zealand Association is the Governor-General, Sir Keitll Holyoake. On the first day, the competitors plough a field of stubble, while the second day a grassland plot is ploughe<i The ploughman with the highest points total for the two days is declared the winner and is presented with the Golden Plough trophy.
COMMONWEALTH PARLIAMENTARY CONFERENCE ISSUE
The concept and design of Wellington sculptor/artist Guy Ngan was interpreted and translated for the fibre medium by Wellington weaver, loan Calvert, and executed with assistance from two other weavers. Using 6 ply rug weight yarn, dyed in permanent colours, the 38 sq metre work was hand knotted in the durable Turkish technique of Ghiordes knotting. The large holes incorporated in the design allow the softness of the fine grey marble wall behind to balance the total effect of the work. The holes are reinforced and edged by a special technique called soumaking.
It is established custom now for the country hosting the annual Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference, to release a special stamp issue on opening day. When the 25th conference opens in Wellington on November 26 this year, the New Zealand Post Office will release a set of three stamps to commemorate the event. It will be the third time New Ze<tland has played host to this conference - the previous occasions were in 1950 and 1965 - and the second time New Zealand stamps have commemorated the event. A set of three stamps was issued in 1965. As well as delegates from commonwealth countries, there will be observers from Europe and the United States at the conference. Pre-conference tours will introduce the visitors to some of the cultural, economic and scenic aspects of this country, and a wide·ranging conference agenda will follow. Amongst the subjects for discussion will be world security, the relationship between the government executive and the civil service, human rights, and a variety of social and economic problems. During their week-long stay in Wellington for the conference, the delegates will probably become familiar with the colourful wall hanging which is depicted on one of the stamps. It is a prime feature of the main foyer in the 'Beehive' - the new circular addition to Parliament Buildings. However there would be few, among the 270 or so expected to attend, who would not already be familiar with the other two stamp subjects: one is a view of the Debating Chamber and the other features the parliamentary symbols. It took almost 18 months of co-operative effort to complete the six 2Am X 2Am panels, which make up the wall hanging depicted on the 30c stamp.
The Chamber of the present House is depicted on the 14c stamp. The Chamber was completed in time for the opening of Parliament in 1918, when other parts of the building were unfinished. Three other buildings had housed the New Zealand Parliament, since the first General Assembly was called in 1854. Looking towards the Speaker's canopied dais, immediately above which is the press gallery, the view on the stamp shows some of the double 'benches' for the present 92 members, each of whom has a separate desk. The layout of the Chamber is in traditional British style, with the Government benches on Mr Speaker's right and the Opposition benches on the left. Behind the rimu wood panelling, run three·metre-wide lobbies, to which members retire to vote, the" Ayes" to the right of Mr Speaker's chair, and the "Noes" to the left.
The carved rimu shields on the face of the gallery balcony, and the carvings below it, carry battle honour plaques, commemorating New Zealanders' participation in major military activities throughout the world. The chair at present used by Mr Speaker, made of English oak and English greenhide, was presented to the House by the British House of Commons to mark the centenary of parliamentary government in New Zealand in 1954. On the Table of the House is shown the mace, which is the symbol of the Speaker's authority, and precedes his entrance to and exit from the House, at the begin· ning and end of each sitting. Also shown on the Table is a set of trays made of selected Samoan timbers, which was presented to the House in 1955 by the Legislative Assembly of Western Samoa.
The parliamentary symbols shown on the 20c stamp are the mace and the black rod. The Sergeant-at¡ Arms carries the mace, balanced against his right shoulder, when he precedes Mr Speaker into the Chamber. He th~n places it in the gold brackets on the end. of the Table, so that the crown points towards the government benches. It remains there as long as Mr Speaker is in the chair. When the House goes into committee, at which time Mr Speaker retires, the mace is hooked beneath the Table. The New Zealand mace is approximately 1.2 metres long, of sterling silver gilded with 18 carat gold, and weighs almost 8 kilograms. It was presented in 1909 by Sir J oseph Ward and his cabinet to replace the first mace, which was destroyed in the fire which gutted the General Assembly buildings in 1907. The black rod is the staff of office of the Gentleman Usher of the Black Rod, whose principal function is to receive the Governor-General at the opening of Parliament, and to convey his summons to the members of the House to attend in the Council Chamber to hear the Speech from the Throne. The black rod depicted was presented in 1931 by the Governor-General, Viscount Bledisloe. It is a polished ebony and sterling silver rod, surmounted by the traditional gold lion rampant, bearing on its shield the Royal arms and motto of the Garter. The origins of the two symbols predate parliamentary history. In Britain, Black Rod is the Chief Gentleman Usher of the Lord Chamberlain's department of the Royal household, and is also usher to the House of Lords, and to the Chapter of the Garter. The mace was originally a powerful weapon of defence, carried into battle by medieval knights. The earliest ceremonial mace is thought to have been carried by the bodyguard of Richard I. Later the mace became a symbol of royal authority, and thus always carried the Royal arms. To begin with the arms were in a button on the handle, but over the centuries they were given increasing prominence. Today the parliamentary mace is carried 'upside down', with what started off as the head now carried in the hand, and the arms in the handle now held uppermost, surmounted by a large arched crown. Graphic designs for the stamps are by Don Hatcher of Auckland, and they were printed by lithography by John Waddington of Kirkstall Ltd., England.
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d9 ZEAPEX
'80
ZEAPEX '80 is the name chosen for the international stamp exhibition to be held in Trillo's Downtown complex, Auckland, from August 23-31 1980. Organised under the patronage of the Federation of New Zealand Philatelic Societies, Zeapex '80 will be the first fully international stamp exhibition, and certainly the largest, ever held in New Zealand. Exhibits will be judged by an international panel. Patron for the exhibition is the Governor-General, His Excellency Sir Keith Holyoake. Vice-Patrons include the Prime Minister, RI. Hon. R. D. Muldoon and the Postmaster-General, Hon. M. B. Couch. Following the tradition set for other major exhibitions held in New Zealand, the Post Office will be donating the Grand Award. Other Post Office involvement in the exhibition will include: the provision of a temporary post office with a full range of postal and philatelic sales facilities, special posting boxes and date stamps; mounting a display of items from the Post Office archives; provision of material for the Zeapex '80 magazines; the sale of special miniature sheets of stamps with a premium of IOc per sheet, which will be used to offset the cost ofstaging the exhibition. Inquiries about the exhibition should be addressed to: The Secretary, Zeapex '80, P.O. Box 27-339, Auckland New Zealand.
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1 Commemorative issue: (a) Centenary of Rotorua (b) International Orchid Conference (c) World Ploughing Championships (d) 125th Anniversary of the first New Zealand postage stamps (3 stamps):
â&#x20AC;˘ These three stamps to be issued also in a special miniature sheet sold at a premium of TOe, to help offset the costs of staging Zeapex '80.
April 2
Special Topic issue: (4 stamps) Architecture in New Zealand. June 4 Special Topic issue: (4 stamps) Large Harbours. August 6 Health issue: (3 stamps) October I Christmas issue: (3 stamps) November 26 Definitive issue: (5 stamps).
Quantities of stamps printed ISSUE
DENOMINATION QUANTITY PRINTED (STAMPS)
Fire Fighting Appliances
IOc !lc 12c 23c
1978 Commemorative
8.55m 1.2 m 1.15m 1.2 m
IOc 2 stamps printed setenant
Farming 1978
12c 20c
6m of each stamp 2m 1.5 m
IOc 12c 15c 16c 20c 30c
5m 2m 2m 1.2 m l.2m 1.2 m
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DENOMINATION QUANTITY PRINTED (STAMPS)
1978 Christmas
7c 16c 23c
TOKELAU: 25 th Anniversary 0 f Coronation of Queen Elizabeth Il
20m 3m 2.5 m
8c IOc 15c 30c
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1978 Scenic (Sea and Its Resources)
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1978 Health
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STAMPS AVAILABLE by mail order from the Philatelic Bureau, Wanganui, or over the counter from Phikztelic Sales positions. New Zealand Fiscals: (Set $28.00) $4, $6, $8, $10. Definitives: (Set $5.86) 1c, 2c, 3c, 4c, 5e, 6e, 7e; Sc, gc, 10c, 11 c, 12c, 13c,
14c, 15c, 18c, 20c, 23c, 250, 30c, 5Oc, $1.00, $2.00. . Sea Shells: 20c, 30c, 40c, 50c. Government Life Insurance: (S~t 65cl 3c, 4c, 8c, 1Dc, 15c, 25c. Ross Dependency: (Set 48c1 3c, 40, 5c, 8c, 10c, 18c. Tokelau Definitives: (Set $1.90) 1c, 2c, 3c, 5c, 9c, 20c, 50c, $1.
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PACKS AVAILABLE The 1979 New Zealand Collectors Pack of mint stamps goes on sale October 3,
pricec at NZ$4.25. This pack differs Slightly in format but is similar in size and is as attractive as those
issued in previous years. The pack contains all the special and commemorative issues released since the
1978 pack. Some of these stamps are featured on one half of the cover with
the other half depicting the "Penny Universal", which was first released with great ceremony by the Post Office on January 1, 1901, on the introduction of Universal Penny Postage. Packs may be ordered on the special portion of the Christmas stamp issue
leaflet. WITHDRAWALS 4 November 1979: Tokelau Sports (Canoe Racing). 31 December 1979: Old 20c, 23c, 30c and 50c definitives (Maori Tattoo,
Egmont National Park, Mt Cook National Park and Abel Tasman National Park!. 30 April 1980: New Zealand Statesmen. Architecture in New Zealand.
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On sale from November 26 is a First Day Cover Pack, containing all the special and commemorative stamped unaddressed first day covers issued from November
1978 to October 1979. It will cost NZ$4.88. Orders may be made by completing the special portion of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference and Definitive Stamp issues leaflet or by writing to the Philatelic Bureau.
REGISTERED ORDERS CHANGE Only orders for mint stamps amounting to $10 or more will be sent by registered mail, unless clients especially request otherwise, beginning with the $1 and $2 Definitive. Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference and Tokelau Sports stamp issues.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS The Philatelic Bulletin is prepared at Post Office Headquarters, Wellington, and publishec in April and October each vear. Articles may be extracted for reprinting without further permission. Acknowledgement to the New Zealand Philatelic Bulletin would be appreciatec.