Focus Number 15 April 1994

THE NEW ZEAL"W STAMP HL.!1CTOR'S HANDBOOK;

GUEST COLUMNIST Dear Stamp Enthusiast,

This year marks the 75th

MAORI MYTHS 8

JUNE, 1994

anniversary of the Children's

Health Camps movement. To celebrate we are planning amongst other things - a pilgrimage of children and dignitaries, back to the site of

the original camp in the Turakina Valley.

You have no doubt become

familiar with the movement via Health stamps which have been issued annually by New Zealand Post for the last 65 years of our 75 year history.

Right up to this day, New Zealand Post has helped maintain a partnership between stamp enthusiasts like yourself, and the Children's Health Camps movement.

So on behalf of the many children who have benefited from Health Camps over the years, I would like to say 'thank you' to those who have so generously supported us.

Executive Director Children's Health Camps Board

P.S. This year we will celebrate our anniversary in many ways one of them being (1 specialfour Slomp issue which you con read about on page" 0/ this issue 0/ 'Focus'.

tOtf\\NG SOON A special club -justfor kids!

Here comes some real stamping fun for kids: a special stamp club designed la foster an interest in stamp collecting at a junior level. Keep an eye on the mailbox around May for more information.

See poge 8/or our first children:r stomp issue -

'Wild Animals:

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his year the rich and complex Maori culture will

be celebrated in the start of a special stamp series which captures the unique heritage of FOR New Zealand.

The fourissue series will examine different aspects of the Maori culture.

BOe Rono is snolclted

up by Moromo S/.OO .. Maulollocks Tuno

The first in the series is Maori myths, a six-stamp issue which looks

$1.20.. Toneseporoles Rang! and Papa

at intriguing myths which have become folklore through the generations.

S/.80 Ponenellu shows

SI..50 Mtllokouri slays lite Gionl of Wokolipu Koura 10 Tongoroo

Stomps designed by Manu Kopere Society Inc, Plimmerton.

Prominent characters like the mighty Maui who fished up Te Ika a Maui (the North Island) of Aotearoa (New Zealand), legends of Papa (the Earth) and Rangi (sky), the hot tempered RaDa who was carried away by the moon, the sea and its bounty and Matakauri's slaying of the giant Malau are represented in a dramatic illustrative style.

NEW NAME, NEW LOOK

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bservant readers will have noticed a change in our name and logo. From now on we will be known as ¡Stamps'. A simpler. and more appropriate title and a lively new logo which reflects what we do.

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MAN ON THE MOON 20JULY,1994

CHILDREN'S HEALTH 20 JULY, 1994

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n a departure from the usual

two-stamp issue, this year's Health issue has been expanded

to four stamps to commemorate

the movement's 75th anniversary.

Further celebratory activities will include the release of a book documenting the

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n July 20, 1969 (USA time) Neil Armstrong made world hjstory when he became the first person to set foot on the moon. In July this year New Zealand Post will commemorate the 25th anniversary of this landing - and make history at the same time.

While Armstrong.

Edwin 'Buzz' Aldrin and Michael Collins took Apollo 11 to the moon and

holographics which set the stars twinkling.

The holograms were produced in England by Applied Holographics PLC, then shipped to New Zealand and applied to a pre-printed background using a heat process and involving computer precision for accurate registration.

movement's history. a pilgrimage to the site of the original Children's Health Camp at Turakina and appear-

ances by the ambassador for the movement, Paddington Bear.

These days Paddington renects the changing profile of children at Health Camps; rather than having purely physical needs. they have emotional needs too, sometimes feeling lost and alone and in need of tender. loving care.

In modern camps. parenting skills are very much a focus with learning how to respond to children's emotional and physical needs being an integrated part of the programme.

FOR. R E LEA S E

45c + 5c Children S Health Camps surcharge stalnp.

45c + 5c Children s Health Camps surcharge slamp.

45c + 5c ChIldren s Health Camps surcharge slalnp.

ROe + 5c Children:" Health Comps surcharge stamp.

Miniature sheet.

Stamps and miniature sheet designed by Dave Gunson of Auckland.

back, the world watched and waited with bated breath. For two hours and 31 minutes Armstrong and Aldrin bounced around the moon's surface, exploring the desolation and gathering 22kgs of rock samples!

To mark the anniversary of this landing, New Zealand Post will launch its first ever hologram stamp· issue. The $1.50 stamp - which is the AirPost International letter rate to North America - is brought to life with

This August and September should see the awareness of. and interest in, stamp collecting as a hobby soar. As part of a programme to promote stamp collecting, New Zealand Post has a number of activities on the drawing board all of which are designed to help foster an interest in stamp collecting amongst young people in particular.

These include: • a special slamp issue aimed at attracting the interest of young people. promotional postal cancellations and machine slogans • Post Shop displays promoting the hobby· a special book for retail sales. educational material for schools. libraries and stamp groups • a special Weet-Bix promotion.

In addition we will be promoting a special children's stamp club and supporting the above activities through our mailings.

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A ROYAL ENCOUNTER

B

asil Umuroa, Customer Services Manager of the

Philatelic Bureau had 1993 NEW ZEALAND STAMP COLLECTION

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New Zealand Post stand at the 1993

f you missed out last year it's not too late to secure this magnificent 60 page publication.

It contains S9 stamps and three miniature sheets from 12 stamp issues released last year with a face

Sirindhom of Thailand. patron

value of S53.55.

of the exhibition.

As a gift or just for yourself, it makes fascinating reading with a detailed background of each issue featured, complemented by magnificent photographs.

Excellent value $69.00

BROWN FAMILY 'SEE THE DINOSAURS'

1993 NEW ZEALAND

STAMP COLLECTORS FOLDER

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t'S the easy way to collect the

year in stamps - and at just $62.55 which is the face value of the stamps alone - it's very affordable. You"ll receive all the stamps, miniature sheets and philatelic exhibition miniature sheets issued throughout the calendar year: S9 stamps and seven miniature sheets in total.

These are all held in protective mounting sheets and can be transferred to an album or left safely stored in their mounts 562.55 Please note: this folder does not contain the black print of the Royal Doulton miniature sheet supplied to early buyers of the /5193 New Zealand Stamp Collection. l

THE STAMP OF THE DINOSAUR

A

ctiorr-packed dinosaur illustrations. a fascinating text and 17 stamps from Australia.

Canada and New Zealand including two miniature sheets -

all for just $19.95.

It's easy to understand and filled with fascinating facts and figures. Due to popular demand we have reprinted this amazing 16 page book and here's your chance to get it - while stocks last. $19.95 6

a surprise visitor while working on the

stamp exhibition in

Bangkok last October. Here he is pictured meeting HRH Princess Maha Chakri

CHRISTMAS 16 AUGUST. 1994

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21 SEPTEMBER. 1994

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ild animals have always been a source of fascination and awe amongst children, which is why this issue has been created to coincide with Stamp Month. After careful consideration, ten animals of the world were chosen, based on their appeal to children and their educational value.

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hiS year the family, religion, sharing and communication across the generations are portrayed in what is a return to a more traditional Christmas stamp issue theme.

Designer Karen Odiam has combined special Christmas moments with traditional symbols of the festive season in this extensive issue. Stained glass windows, Christmas carols, the generations brought together in celebration, nativity scenes and candles are combined in a miniature sheet and separate stamps.

One of the primary objectives of Stamp Month is to foster an interest in stamps amongst children. This issue will be one of the most visible vehicles used and will be promoted with the help of Sanitarium.

This breakfast cereal company. will sponsor the issue and distribute special cards featuring stamp collecting -

FOR

RELEASE

A/rican Giraffe Lion Indian Tiger . African Elephant Indian Rhinoceros

45c 45c 45c. _ 45c ..

45c 45c ..

Spider Monkey

45c.

$/.00 stomp .. Carol singers and tree $1.50 stomp .. ChIldren and candle $/.80 stamp_ Family 45c /0 stomp booklet Children decorating Christmas tree Miniature sheel including 45c 7oC ROe and $1. ()() stomps

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QUA NT I T I 1992

African Zebra Hippopotamus ....... Polar Bear

.. Giant Panda Slomps designed by Denise Durkin of Wellington.

45c ..

@SANITARIUM

ChIldren

70estamp. ChIld and father ROestamp.

Carol singers and window

- through its Weet-Bix packets.

They will also produce a special album.

Ten individual stamps will be issued - each with a 45c face value so they provide an affordable and fun way to start a collection.

So, remember to support this issue - and you'll be supporting the future of the hobby.

FOR

RELEASE

45cstamp.

and wild animals in particular

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COLLECTOR'S. CORNER

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n this issue's Collector's Corner we aim to enlighten those readers who are new to stamp collecting by explaining some basic stamp terminology.

If you receive the regular mail packs which background each new stamp issue, you will be familiar with the collectors notes we supply. (If you don't receive these packs and would like to. follow the instructions on the opposite page.)

DATE OF ISSUE. The day the new stamp issue is first released for sale - both at

Post Shops and on mail order from the Philatelic Bureau.

STAMPS DESIGNED BY.

The name and place of residence of the peron who designed the stamps. Occasionally more than one designer may have been involved.

PRINTER AND PROCESS.

The name of the company which printed the stamps. their locality and the printing process used. The printing process may change if the stamp is issued more than once (like the Blue Round Kiwi which was released in intaglio and reproduced on the Taipei exhibition miniature sheet using lithography).

NUMBER OF STAMPS. Number of different designs in the issue.

DENOMINATIONS AND DESIGNS. The postage value on the stamps and the subject depicted.

STAMP SIZE. This is the dimensions of the stamp and is expressed with the horizontal measurement first, then the vertical. Collectors may.find this interesting because occasionally a stamp may be re-released in a different size (as in 1907 when the 6!:l pictorial Kiwi, first produced in 1900 was re-released).

PERFORATION GAUGE. This is used to measure the number of perforations per 2cm distance along the edge of a stamp. Again, it may differ if the stamp is re-released as in 1993 when the Christmas 45c stamps had a different perforation in booklet format.

PAPER TYPE. This may differ if the same stamp is reprinted or under extreme circumstances (eg during

World War II the 1935 pictorials were re-released on a variety of different papers due to paper shortages).

I

f you are not already on our mailing list and would like to receive 'Focus' along with other information about stamp issues by mail, simply write your title (ie Mr, Mrs etc), and full name and address on a piece of paper.

For example:

Mr John Smith, 420 Dow/ing Rood, NAP/ER Indicate that you wish to be included on the mailing list.

Place in an envelope and mail to: Basil Umuroa Manager, Customer Services Philatelic Bureau

New Zealand Post Lld Private Bag 3001 Wanganui

NEW ZEALAND

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS 'Focus' is prepared at New Zealand Post Headquarlers, Wellington, and published twice yearly. Each issue is distributed free to some 85 ,()(x) stamp collectors, both in New Zealand and overseas. Articles may be extracted for reprinting without further permission.

Acknowledgement to 'Focus' would be appreciated.

PLEASE

NOTE

Some of the stamps illustrated in this publication are taken from proofs and original artwork and may be subjcctto minor alterations.

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1993 NEW ZEALAND STAMP PACK

T

hiS beautiful presentation captures the year in stamps with a short commentary accompanying each issue. It is the ideal way to introduce a friend or child to the pleasure of stamps with 51 special topic and commemorative stamps issued between October 1992 and September 1993. . .$40.35 (Equivalent to the face value ofthe stamps alone.)

Please note: miniature sheets. defimtive. special souvenir and philatelic exhibItion issues are not included.

1993 FIRST DAY COVERS PACK

F

irst day cover design is an art in itself and this pack captures 13 of the beautiful first day covers and their stamps issued last year.

Accompanied by a narrative about each issue this is an ideal gift or keepsake for a friend or relative overseas 549.90 (Equivalent 10 theface value ofthe first day callers alone.)

Please note: special souvenir and philatelic exhibition covers are not included.

TOURISM PRESENTATION PACK

T

his graphic presentation pack features six of New Zealand's great action outdoor adventures.

It really captures the spirit of a holiday in New Zealand - and the spirit of New Zealanders.

A great gift or addition to your collection, containing six stamps in total.

57.90

4. Your total order

POSTAGE AND PACKAGING

TOTAL FROM SECI10N 2

$

Overseas customers only

TOTAL FROM SECI10N 3

$

Please use the following chart to calculate the postage payable on your order.

A. AirlEconomyPost t (Complete only if ordering from oar.side New Zealand or sending I gift to I non·New Zealand resident)

A. B. C. Alstnli&l Na Awrnt SOAwrin P,tifll: Asia{url ElfOpt.

$

St~

W_East)

.Um,

ltiddltf.&st

B. PROOF OF DEUVERY FEE t 54.00

$

TOTAL

Stamps, booklets, miniature sheets

$

indicate whether you would like your order delivered by air or Economypost. Use table on reverse to calculate postal charges and enter here. t B. Proof of delivery guarantees full replacement of your order by the Bureau in the event of any loss.

This service is optional.

5. Payment d8taz'ls I am paying by (please tick box):

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A debit on my customer account Credit Card' Amex

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NZSl.oo

NZSI.50

NZSI.80 NZSO.71Jc

Collectors Folder, Stamp Packs

NZSI.80

NZS2.50

NZS3.oo NZSl.20

First Day Covers Packs

No Charge No Charge

No Charge No Charge

NZ Stamp Collection

Stamp or the Dinosaur Book

NZ$lI

NZ$20

NZ$3.00

NZ$6.35

NZS20

Important information. Please complete,

1. Your d8taz'ls Customer umber OR New Customer

Mr / Mrs I Miss I Ms

No Charge

NZ$6.35 NZ$I.60

CurrencyReadyReclconer If you are ordering from outside New Zealand, please use the following currency conversion rates.

They are a guide only. Your invoice will be based on the actual rate prevailing at the time of receipt of your order.

(please circle)

First Name

Postal Address

Phone

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Card No.

0000000000000000

£1 Sterling

NZS2.50 approx.

SI

NZSl.22 approx.

Australia

SI US

NZSl.69 approx.

SI Canada

NZSl.28 approx.

2. YourSpecialProducts

Order 11

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1993 NZ Stamp Collection ..

Please charge my credit card NZ$

199'J NZ Stamp Collectors

Name of cardholder Signature 'Credit card payments will be accepted for orders of 510 or more. All prices are in ew Zealand dollars.

Please tick box

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(oomplete details below) Diners

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Presentation Packs,

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1 994

s New Zealand Post

Code 11 Price each 11 ·zs

ALB93

569.00

Folder.

CF93

$62.55

1993 NZ Stamp Pack.

SI'93

$40.35

Covers Pack .

FCI'93

$49.90

Tourism Presentalion Pack.

PR685

57.90

BKool

519.95

No.

Required

11

1993 First Day

Stamp of the

~

Dinosaur Book

SECfION 2 TOTAL $

Total NZ 5

3. Your Back Issue Order Value

SfAMP ISSUE

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No. 11 Imprint Plate! 11 Blocks Required Blocks Qty' Qty' 11

,"lAMP ISSUE

~1:

Block of four 45<: stamps

_ BUREAU OUT OF STOCK _

45<: giant snail .

45<: yellow'eyed penguin

$ $

45<: kaka.

$

45c taiko .

$

Booklet stamp (45<:

$

Mercury tusked weta) .

Iss/le Code: 664.

$

a Puppy.

$

BOc + 5<: Girl with a Kitten.

$

Miniature Sheet @12.70 .

$

CHRISTMAS 1993 Iss/le Code: &N. !Jolt! ollssue: I September 1!J!J8.

Block of 4 x 45<: se tenant

$

11.00 Yachts

$

11.50 Wreath.

$

NEW ZEALAND FISH STAMP BOOKLET Issue Code: PS 57 !Jole Qf I","e: I Seplember 1!J!J8.

$

$

@

51.20 Mauisaurus

$

NEW ZEALAND ENDEAVOUR STAMP Issue Code: 692. Dale of Issue: If) JONuary fm.

51.50 Carnosaur .

$

Dinosaur miniature sheet @11.50 .

$

45c Dinosaur booklet stamp.

$

10 x 45c stamp booklet 14.50

11.00 stamp.

$20 Definitive stamp.

DINOSAUR STAMP BOOKLET Issue Code: PS 58. !Jole ofI","e: I Oclober 1!J!J8.

10 x 45<: stamp booklet @14.5O .

Amount

NZS

$

$

$

FALCON STAMP Issue Code: 6(iI. [)ale Qf Issue' /8 February/994. $

45c NZ at War.

$

50c Aerial Topdressing .

$

80e Hydro·Electricity .

S1.00 NZ Marching Assll

$

ALL SHOOK UP 1950s Iss/le Code: 684. !Jole Qf I","e.' 24 Malrh 1994.

45c Rock and Roll .

$

$

SOC Conquest of Everest.

$

$

$1.00 Aunt Daisy

$

$

SI.20 Royal Visit 1953 .

$

Invasion.

$

11.50 Opo the Friendly

$

11.80 Victory .

S1.50 The American

10 stamp booklet @14.50

$

$

BOc Trout Fishing.

$

Bookie' SlamI' (45<: White Water Rafting Issue Code: 691.

$ SECTION 3 TOTAL $

CONTINUED OVERLEAF

45c Bungy Jumping.

11.00 Jetl30atlng .

Dolphin S1.80 The Coat Hanger.

TOURISM /Sj7le Code: 685. f)aleoj Issue: 19 Jrl'llllory 1994.

11.80 Heli Skiing.

$

Value

llarcod' lIIocks Blocks 11 Qty' Il Qty"

520 DEFINITIVE STAMP I""/le Code: &If9. DlIle Qf Iss/le: 18 f'elmlllrgI9M.

Issue Code: 683.

S1.50 Tramping.

DINOSAURS Issue Code.' &75 !Jolt! oll","e.' I Oclober 1!J!J8.

45<: Sauropod .

No. 11 Imprint Platel 11 Required Blocks Qty'

51.00 Ankylosaur

CHRISTMAS STAMP BOOKLET Issue Code: PS 5(}. Dale 011""1t!: 3 NOlK!mber 1993.

@11.8O .

10 x 45<: stamp booklet @14.50 .

,"lAMP ISSUE

80c Falcon stamp.

CHlWREN'S HEALTH CAMPS 1993 Iss/le Code: &&. !Jolt! if Iss/le: il //llgl!J'J3.

45<: + 5<: l30y with

1

NZ I

KEEP THE HOME FIRES BURNING 1940s Issue Code: && !Jole if Issue: 3 NOlK!mber 1993.

WETA STAMP BOOKLET Issue Code.' PS 55 !Jole if Issue.' 9/ulle 1!J!J8.

10 stamp booklet @14.50 ..

l

Amount

$

80c Pterosaur

NZI

11

Il

llarcod' Blocks Qty" 11

TOURISM STAMP BOOKLET Issue Code: PS 6/. IJale qf Issll(': j9Jm/Jmry 19.94.

Amounl

CONSERVATION !sslle Code: 662. lJaJe 0/ 1~7/e'!J JII1IC !!J!}3. @11.8O .

Value

No. 11 Imprinl Plate 11 Blocks Required Qty' Blocks Qty' 1

$ $ $ $

'Plate/imprint, positional or value blocks may be obtained by purchasing at least six stamps of each denomination with the exception of the 1993 Christmas issue (which requires 8 stamps: 2 se tenant blocks of four for Ihe 45c value and 6 single stamps for the 51.00 and 51.50 values) and Ihe $~U Definitive stamp (which requires only onc stamp).

"Barcode blocks may be obtained by purchasing at least two stamps of each denomination with the exception of the 1993 Christmas 45c value which require four stamps in a se lenant block of four and the $20 Definitive stamp (which requires only onc stamp).

Mint stamps will be supplied unless you specifically request otherwise. If you wish to order used (U) or cancelled-to·order (C) stamps, please indicate this by writing the letter 'U' or 'C' as appropriate next to the quantity that you require. Used stamps are affixed to paper and cancelled. Cancelled·to' order stamps are cancelled, but not affixed to paper.