NZ Post has a rich history stretching back 170 years. From the early 1830s when whalers, missionaries and traders had to rely on occasional passing ships, to the present as a successful commercial entity competing in local and global markets.
June 10, 2023 – New Zealand 1898 Pictorials – Series 1
At the time of issue, these stamps represented a departure from the almost universal use of portrait designs of monarchs or presidents. Each denomination had its own unique design, and they were more attractive and interesting to consumers and collectors. The advantages from both financial and general points of view had been submitted to the Postmaster-General as early as 1894 for a stamp issue that was “symbolic of the land.” The stamps were all engraved and their first issue printed by Waterlow and Sons, England, with later supplies being printed in New Zealand from new plates. At the time of issue, New Zealand used British currency, and the original face values of the stamps range from a half penny to two shillings.
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Price: 6.00 Gem
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N° 1 | June 10, 2023 | 1898 Pictorials – Series 1 | |
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Single 1/2d ‘Mount Cook’ gummed stamp
Mount Cook is New Zealand’s highest mountain. The mountain ridge runs from the Hooker Glacier on the west side to the Tasman Glacier on the east and forms a section of the South Island’s Main Divide. The flowers depicted on the stamp are the ranunculus and celmisia – two varieties of alpine flora.
Quantity: 2 898 ex
Common
Single 1d ‘Lake Taupo’ gummed stamp
Taupo is the name of the largest lake in New Zealand, and of the town in Tapuaeharuru Bay at its north-eastern corner. The lake covers 606 square km, and is 357 metres above sea level in the central North Island. The lake is well known for its boating and rainbow trout fishing. Mount Ruapehu (2,797 metres) is illustrated in the background of the design; the tree to the left is a cabbage palm (tī kōuka) – named by early European settlers who ate the head of the plant in place of cabbage. This was New Zealand’s first two-coloured stamp.
Quantity: 2 898 ex
Common
Single 2d ‘Pembroke Peak’ gummed stamp
Along the southern extremity of the west coast of the South Island is a series of sounds or fiords of remarkable scenic beauty. Pembroke Peak is situated in Milford Sound and rises to a height of more than 2,100 metres.
Quantity: 1 898 ex
Uncommon
Single 2s ‘Milford Sound’ gummed stamp
This region of the South Island has some of the most majestic, unspoiled scenery in the world. Milford is the northernmost of several fiords that cut deeply into the coastline, and it is the most spectacular with sheer rock faces soaring 1,200 metres steeply from the sea, backed by mountains as high as 1,900 metres. Mitre Peak (1,695 metres) is depicted on the right of the stamp and cabbage palms/ tī kōuka on the left.
Quantity: 1 898 ex
Uncommon
Single 4d ‘White Terraces’ gummed stamp
View of the White Terraces, Lake Rotomahana. The White Terraces were situated at the north-east corner of Lake Rotomahana, near Rotorua. The hot waters descended to the lake over a series of spreading ledges or hollowed terraces.
Quantity: 1 498 ex
Rare
Single 9d ‘Pink Terraces’ gummed stamp
The Pink Terraces along with the White Terraces (see 4d stamp) were destroyed when Mount Tarawera erupted on the night of 10 June 1886. An estimated 153 people were killed in the sparsely populated area, and three Māori villages were destroyed. The only records of these scenic phenomena are paintings and photographs taken by some of the thousands of people who went there as tourists. A tree fern is on the left of the design and nikau palm on the right.
Quantity: 898 ex
Ultra Rare
Single 2 1/2d ‘Lake Wakatipu’ gummed stamp
This stamp was first issued 5 May 1898, to replace the original 2 1/2d stamp which contained a spelling mistake, “Wakitipu” instead of “Wakatipu”.
Quantity: 598 ex
Secret Rare
June 10, 2023 – New Zealand 1898 Pictorials – Series 2
New Zealand was one of the first countries in the world to put pictures of the countryside, birds, and animals on its stamps. These stamps became known as Pictorials, and the first were issued on 5 April 1898, selected from around 2,400 that had been entered into a public competition. At the time of issue, these stamps represented a departure from the almost universal use of portrait designs of monarchs or presidents. The stamps were all engraved, and their first issue printed by Waterlow and Sons, England, with later supplies being printed in New Zealand from new plates. At the time of issue, New Zealand used British currency, and the original face values of the stamps range from a half penny to two shillings.
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Price: 6.00 Gem
| Number: | Date | Designation |
N° 2 | December 2, 2023 | 1898 Pictorials – Series 2 | |
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Single 5s ‘Mount Cook’ gummed stamp
Aoraki Mount Cook is New Zealand’s highest mountain, over 3,700 meters in height, situated in the South Island’s Southern Alps. New Zealander Sir Edmund Hillary acquired his technical mountaineering skills by climbing peaks such as Aoraki ahead of joining Sherpa mountaineer Tenzing Norgay to become one of the first climbers confirmed to have reached the summit of Mount Everest.
Quantity: 1 898 ex
Uncommon
Single 6d ‘Kiwi’ gummed stamp
Kiwi (Apterygidae) are endemic to New Zealands. They have probably been here for 70 million years and, because they are unique to this country and a highly distinctive family, they have become a national symbol. Like the extinct moa, the kiwi is unable to fly and has no keel on the sternum (breast bone). The birds stand about 31cm tall, and use their long, sensitive bills to find their food – worms, grubs and ground insects, and fallen fruit.
Quantity: 1 898 ex
Uncommon
Single 5d ‘Otira Gorge’ gummed stamp
The Otira gorge is situated in the Southern Alps on the main route from Canterbury to Westland in the South Island of New Zealand. Inset within the design is Mount Ruapehu (2,797 meters).
Quantity: 1 498 ex
Rare
Single 8d ‘War Canoe and Crown’ gummed stamp
This stamp features a graphic eight with a Māori waka (canoe) on the lower circle of the eight and a crown in the upper circle. Tree ferns are depicted on the left with cabbage palms on the right. This stamp was the first New Zealand stamp to recognise Māori culture.
Quantity: 1 498 ex
Rare
Single 1s ‘Kea and Kaka’ gummed stamp
Kea (Nestor notabilis), on the left, is a parrot about 46cm long with olive-green feathers and scarlet under wings. It is a bird of great personality, raucous and inquisitive. Kākā (Nestor meridionalis), on the right, is a parrot about 45cm long, often heard before being seen – its loud, harsh call traveling some distance. Its appearance is striking – bright red-orange neck, abdomen and rump, olive-green above, with scarlet under wings which can be seen when the bird is in flight.
Quantity: 898 ex
Ultra Rare
Single 3d ‘Huia’ gummed stamp
Huia (Heteralocha acutirostris) became extinct in 1907 because of hunting, clearing of their forest habitat and over-zealous specimen collecting for museums. The huia was noted for its green-black plumage, its rounded orange wattles and white-tipped tail. The female had a long, slender curving bill which made it easily distinguishable from the male, which had a much shorter but more powerful beak. Almost always seen in pairs, they normally bounded along the ground or from branch to branch, flying only when necessary. Huia tail feathers were greatly prized by the Māori as symbols of rank and used as adornment by chiefs.
Quantity: 898 ex
Ultra Rare
Same than serie 1
Single 2 1/2d ‘Lake Wakitipu’ gummed stamp
This version of the stamp featured a spelling mistake, ‘Wakitipu’ instead of ‘Wakatipu’. Due to this spelling mistake in the stamp, this was reissued on the 5th May 1898 with the correct spelling. Both stamps are considered as part of the 1898 Pictorials release.
Wakatipu is the second largest lake in the South Island, after Lake Te Anau, and covers 293 square km. It lies at the southern end of the Southern Alps in Central Otago. Mount Earnslaw (at over 2,400 meters) is depicted in the background of the design, also illustrated, at the left, is New Zealand flax, and, at right, cabbage palms and toitoi. A sheep drover, Nathaniel Chalmers, is believed to have been the first European to sight the lake, arriving there with two Māori guides in 1853.
Quantity: 598 ex
Secret Rare
February 16, 2024 – 2024 Year of the Dragon
The Year of the Dragon brings charisma, power, and luck to those born under its sign. They are inclined towards leadership, fostering success and prosperity. In Chinese culture, these traits are highly valued, making Dragon years preferred for important decisions, leading to a baby boom as families hope for the luck associated with “dragon babies.” Beyond the zodiac, the dragon plays a key role in a Chinese folk tale, the ‘Great Race.’ In this story, creatures compete to determine their zodiac order, with the dragon’s delayed flight due to a benevolent act, like bringing rain to aid villagers. This virtuous and powerful blend makes dragons prominent in New Year celebrations.
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N° 2 | February 16, 2024 | 2024 Year of the Dragon | |
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$2.00 Longevity Noodles Stamp
This stamp depicts a dragon spilling forth from a fern-laden bowl of noodles, mixing Kiwi and Chinese iconography. Noodles are often eaten during Chinese New Year, their length representing the wish for a long and prosperous life.
Quantity: 1 888 ex
Uncommon
$3.30 Garden of Prosperity Stamp
In this stamp, a dragon aids a toddler in harvesting a Chinese cabbage, emblematic of market gardeners’ contribution to New Zealand horticulture.
Quantity: 1 688 ex
Rare
$4.00 Land of Good Fortune Stamp
In 1865, the gold rush in Otago attracted miners from Canton, China. This stamp displays cherubs holding mining tools, their work guarded by the watchful eye of a dragon..
Quantity: 1 688 ex
Rare
$6.90 Festive Fireworks Stamp
Thomas Wong Doo, born in Canton around 1903, founded a shop that sold fireworks on Hobson Street, Auckland in 1940. This stamp depicts a puppet-like dragon, with starbursts of fireworks exploding in the distance…
Quantity: 888 ex
Ultra Rare
Year of the Dragon Miniature Sheet
The miniature sheet features all four of the 2024 Year of the Dragon stamps.
Quantity: 688 ex
Secret Rare
Year of the Dragon Medallion
This medallion features a striking illustration of a Chinese dragon. The Year of the Dragon is a particularly fortuitous one. Those who are born under this zodiac sign are said to be charismatic, powerful, and naturally lucky. It’s said that their disposition naturally draws them towards leadership, and thus enjoy success, wealth, and prosperity. These are often seen as ideal traits in Chinese culture, with many people favouring the year of the dragon for making important life decisions. In fact, there is often a baby boom amongst Chinese populations during Dragon years, with families hoping that their ‘dragon babies’ will enjoy their innate luck.
Quantité : 688 ex
Secret Rare
