Focus Number 25 May 1999

As we approach the new millennium, some of you may be wondering

what will the future hold for our hobby? Will the next generation share our special interest?

Part of the constant challenge is making the hobby appealing to the younger generation. The last few years have seen us: exploring new technologies (Stamps CD-ROM and Stamps internet site); including popular topics in the annual stamp programme (Wacky Letterboxes, Town Icons and Rugby Super 12); spreading the word with television; and continuing our commitment to junior collecting with the Stamp Hunters Club.

While the future is something that we can't easily predict, the sight of junior collectors hunting for complete sets, participating in Stamp Month and showing their finds off to their friends is reassurance that the hobby will live on.

The first issue of Stamp Focus for 1999 has an international flavour commemorating two important world events. We start with PhilexFrance '99, the World Stamp Exhibition in Paris from 2-11 July.[ollowed by an issue commemorating the series ofAPEC (Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation) meetings being held in New Zealand, culminating in the Leaders' Meeting in Auckland in September. This meeting constitutes the largest and most internationally significant political meeting ever held in New Zealand.

We take a look back at the 1999 New Zealand U-Bix Rugby Super 12 stamp issue, which pays tribute to a sport which is as synonymous with New Zealand as the Kiwi and our beautiful scenery. In July we take a stroll through native New Zealand with Scenic Walks, and Stamp Focus previews the Christmas stamp issue for 1999. These beautifully illustrated stamps celebrate 'the Christmas spirit ofgiving: It's a very special time of the year, so why not share your passion for your hobby by gifting some of the very special philatelic products you will find in this issue of Stamp Focus.

We also give you the opportunity to start or add to your collection of overseas stamps. From Schonbrunn Palace to tropical fish and Bounty Relics, each country tells its story through its stamps.

We also feature the first day covers for Vanuatu, Niue, Pitcairn Islands, Tonga and Niuafo'ou.

We want you to have your say in our annual Stamp Poll. What did you think of the stamps issued by New Zealand Post during 1998? The stamp programme reflected our diversity as a country, from our emerging identity - 1898 Pictorials Centenary to our Town Icons and Underwater World.

Why not join the Limited Edition special priority waiting list in this issue?

Make sure you don't miss out on any of the great stamp issues we have planned for 1999 by setting up your own Standing Order. You can choose what items you would like to automatically receive from sets ofstamps to presentation packs and first day covers. For more information on setting up a Standing Order please contact the Stamps Centre, New Zealand Post Limited, Private Bag 3001, Wanganui, New Zealand.

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The French National Assembly approved the issue of the first French postage stamp on 24 August 1848. This stamp symbolised the Second Republic, in the form of a serene Ceres, goddess of the harvest, depicted in profile. This stamp didn't go on sale in French post offices until

1 January 1849. Soon after, it was replaced by the effigy of Napoleon Bonaparte, reflecting the transition of France from Republic to Empire.

As well as celebrating the 150th anniversary of the first French stamp, the exhibition will also mark another, major historical landmark.

During the show the French Post Office will issue its last stamp denominated in francs; all further issues will be in euros.

The exhibition will be held from 2-11 July 1999. French and foreign visitots alike will have a chance to discover this city steeped in history, art and culture.

To commemorate this event, New Zealand Post will release 2 miniature sheets and a souvenir cover. These products will be available both at the exhibition and in advance to New Zealand Post customers.

The first miniature sheet features some of Doris Lusk's paintings, and the second is Part 2 of the Underwater World miniature sheet set. Part 1 was issued to commemorate Australia '99 and when combined with Part 2, forms a greater picture, from the yacht in full sail to the whale in the ocean depths.

The decor of the exhibition will induce a trip through space and time and include interactive entertainment to provide a glimpse of the future.

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This exhibition, to be held in Beijing, celebrates the 50th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China and the opening of the 22nd Universal POStal Congtess.

China's first stamp exhibition, in 1999, augurs to be an historic event in world philatelic history.

With over 18 million stamp collectors, philately is a popular hobby in China. Both the exhibition logo and mascot have been designed with meaning. The mascot features the Jade Hate - the emblem of auspiciousness, fineness, putity and amiability among the Chinese people.

Further information can be obtained from: China '99 Organising Commirtee, 28 Dong An Men Street, Beijing 100006, China.

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This national exhibition will be held at the Centennial Convention Centre in Palmersron North. 1r will include a full range of competitive national classes for adults. 1r will also host the 6th National Philatelic Litetature Exhibition.

Further information and entry forms can be obtained from: Palmpex '99 Stamp Show, PO Box 786, Palmersron North.

Entries close on 30 August 1999.

The U-Bix Rugby Super 12 has been around for 4 years now and brings together the cream of rugby's playing talent from New Zealand, Australia and South Africa. The competition is extremely popular, and most matches are played in front of capacity crowds, from King's Park in Durban to Carisbrook in Dunedin.

The Auckland Blues have won the competition twice, while other New Zealand teams have been present at both the semi-finals and the final. Last year Canterbury Crusaders won the final and this year the hot debate continues over who will be the champions.

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This complete 1998 collection features all stamps, miniature sheets and exhibition miniature sheets issued by New Zealand Post throughout the 1998 calendar year. Priced at just $92.55 - the face value of all the stamps included - it represents NEW ZEALAND STAMP PACK outstanding value. The Contains 83 stamps from perfect way 15 special topic and to complete commemorative stamps or indeed issued from October start a 1997 to September collection for 1998. A great way to you and your capture a year of family, and a wonderful stamps from New and inspiring present.

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NEW ZEALAND STAMP COLLECTION

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This beautifully bound and presented album represents a unique opportunity to build a comprehensive collection of 1998 stamps in mint condition. Whether you have a strong philatelic interest or you wish to capture for posterity the stamp issues that were so much a part of the year just lived, the New Zealand Stamp Collection 1998 brings together the finest of the year's stamp issues. This quality album is exceptional value at only $79.00 including $ 74.05 of mint stamps.

for only $68.45, this makes a perfect gift for a new collector.

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COVERS PACK Contains 18 date-stamped unaddressed first day covers of special topic, commemorative and definitive stamp issues released by New Zealand Post from October 1997 to September 1998. At just $86.95, this pack of first day covers from 15 stamp issues is excellent value for money.

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TOWN ICONS -

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Many small New Zealand communities have gone to extraordinary lengths to put themselves on the map. This pack contains the 10 Town Icons stamps which feature Ohakune's Carrot, Te Puke's Kiwifruit, Paeroa's L&P bottle, the Brown Trout of Gore, the Big Cow of Hawera, and Riverton's Paua Shell among other icons.

SCENIC SKIES -

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The 1998 Scenic issue concentrates on the diverse and impressive beauty of New Zealand's skyscape - from a serene sunset in the Bay of Plenty or the drama of a wind-blown nor' -west arch over Lindis Pass in the South Island, to a calm and cold Kaikoura sky or a burning sunrise over Cambridge farmland.

1898 PICTORIALS CENTENARY - $12,50

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The issue featured such New Zealand landmarks as Mount Cook, Lake Wakatipu and the now-destroyed Pink and White Terraces.

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DEPENDENCY ICE FORMATIONS - $8.50 Virtually on New Zealand's doorstep, Antarctica provides images of colour and beauty to delight all that visit this vast and icy wilderness. Spanning 14 million kilometres, Antarctica is the fifth largest continent in the world. This pack includes magnificent stamps such as Sea Ice in Summer Thaw, Sunset on Tabular Icebergs and Autumn at Cape Evans.

NATIVE TREE FLOWERS -

$8.50 The 1998 Native Tree Flowers issue illustrates the diverse and remarkable beauty to be found in our native forests. These rare and precious flowers are to be cherished. This pack includes the green and violet kotukutuku, the bright yellow kowhai and the spectacular glowing red Southern rata.

NEW ZEALAND ART PETER MCINTYRE - $6.75 Peter Mclntyre was one of New Zealand's most well respected artists, and was well known for his work as the official War Artist during World War 11. After the war, he created evocative representations of New Zealand landscapes, and depicted the New Zealand 'spirit' in an original and graceful manner.

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These stamps, which carry the prestigious WWF symbol. illustrate 4 of these colourful creatures, commonly known as sea slugs. found on Niue's coral reefs.

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The candles and angels in these 4 stamps express the religious aspect of Christmas.

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This 4-stamp issue commemorated the opening of the REGCO '98 International Kite Flying Festival.

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The theme of this set of greeting stamps is based on the traditional Lunar New Year salutations. It is the first scratch-off stamp issued by Hongkong Post. After scratching off the goldcoloured ink on the red packet, Spring couplet, tangerine or sweet tray, you will be able to reveal auspicious messages for the Chinese New Year.

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This stamp issue is a continuation of the Flag Series illustrating the flags of an additional 8 Member States of the United Nations Lithuania, San Marino, Turkmenistan, Marshall Islands, Republic of Moldova, Kyrgyzstan, Bosnia and Herzegovina and Eritrea.

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CAMPBELL PATERSON 'NEW ZEALAND' STAMP CATALOGUE A comprehensive catalogue of New Zealand stamps - listing every issue and variety within an easy-to-reference system. This catalogue is an authority on New Zealand philately.

FDC ALBUMS AND REFILLS First day cover albums protect your collection from creasing and tearing. Three albums are available - each containing 10 sheets. Refill pages are also available through Stamp Focus.

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Now in their fourth year, New Zealand Post's Limited Edition col/edor albums continue to find favour with keen philatelists looking for unique quality col/edibles. Right now a rare opportunity exists to register your interest in New Zealand Post's most prestigious philatelic offering.

With such diverse themes as the Olympics, New Zealand Vineyards and Scenic Trains, the popularity of these albums results in part from the subjects they cover and the outstanding quality of presentation.

This unique offering is strictly limited to only 2,000 collectors, As ever, exclusivity and quality are the hallmarks of the series, With only 3 issues of 2,000 individually numbered Limited Edition albums available each year, their scarcity is guaranteed.

As a Limited Edition customer in 1999 you can look forward to New Zealand's Scenic Walks in July. Your album will include a special first day cover overprinted in gold foil with the Limited Edition logo and individually numbered with the collector's personal number. Also included are a miniature sheet, set of 6 stamps, colour separations of the $ 1.80 stamp and a plate block of each stamp denomination mounted within the Limited Edition booklet. This booklet also contains collector's notes and background information.

Upon receiving your application you will join a special priority waiting list to become a Limited Edition customer, Opportunities to become one of the 2,000 Limited Edition collectors do arise from time to time, Applications for these places are handled on a first come, first served basis, and are drawn from this priority waiting list.

Once your place becomes available, we will contact you with a preview of upcoming Limited Editions.

To register your interest in Limited Edition and join the priority waiting list simply complete the attached form and send it to the Stamps Centre, New Zealand Post Limited, Private Bag 3001, Wanganui, New Zealand.

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Shown below is a single stamp from each 1998 stamp issue.

Simply tick your favourite issue on the reply portion of this cover and return it to the Stamps Centre. The results of the Stamp Poll will be published in the next issue of Stamp Focus.

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Your invoice will be based on the actual rate prevailing at the time of receipt of your order.

Payment details I am paying by (please lick box):

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Cheque/international money order/bank draft

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A debit on my customer account

(enclosed, and made out to New Zealand Post Stamps Centre)

Credit card-

(complete details below)

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Amex

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Diners

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Visa

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Bankcard/MasterCard

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'Credil card paymenls will be accepled for orders of $10 or more. All prices are in New Zealand dollars.

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New Zealand Stamps

No. 11 Required

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Plate! 11 Imprint

Blocks Qty*

Value 11 Barcode Blocks Blocks 11 Amount NU I Qt~

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NEW ZEALAND ART - PETER MclNTYRE

Issue Code: 830. Dale of Issue: 24 June 1998.

Set of 4

~klntyre

gummed stamps @> $4.70

1998 CHILDREN'S HEALTH - WATER SAPETY

Issue Code: 831. Dale of Issue: 24 June 1998.

Set of 2 Health gummed stamps @ $1.30

Miniature sheet with 4 stamps @ 52.60 832 40c

+ Se self-adhesive

Health stamp

812 $45.00 self-adhesive Health dispenser (100 x 40c + $5 donation)

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SCENIC SKIES

Issu, Gode: 834. Dal' of Issue: 29 'uly 1998.

Set of 6 Scenic Sides stamps @ 56.70 CHRISTMAS 1998

Issu, Code: 835. Dal' of Issue: 2 S<pl,mber 1998.

Set of 6 Christmas gummed stamps @ 56.20 8)7 Self-adhesive coil stamp

@

40c

816 Self-adhesive booklel (10 x 40c) liP $4.00 831 Self-adhesive coil dispenser (100 x 40c) liP 540.00 UNDERWATER WORLD

Issue Code: 838. Date of Issue: 7 October 1998.

Set of 8 Underwater World gummed stamps @ $4.80 Se-tenant block of 4 x 40c Underwater World stamps @ $1.60 Se-tenant block of 4 x SOc Underwater World stamps @ 53.20 TOWN ICONS BOOKLET

Issue Code: 825. Dalt of Issue: 7 Odober 1998, Town Icons self-adhesive booklel (10 x 40c) @> $4.00 Set of 10 self·adhesive Town Icons

stamps from the Jumbo Roll (10 x 40c) liP $4.00 URBAN TRANSFORMATION

Issue Code: 839. Dale of Issue: 11 November 1998.

Set of 6 Urban Transformation gummed stamps @ 56.70 NATIVE TREE PLOWERS

Issue Code: 849. Dale of Issue: 13 January 1999, Set of 6 Native Tree Flowers gummed stamps @ 56.70

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'Plate/lmprint or positional blocks may be obtained by purchasing at least 6 stamps of each denomination, excepl for the Underwater World issue which requires a minimum of 8 stamps. Plate/Imprint blocks are not available for self-adhesive stamps. Value blocks may be obtained by purchasing at least 2 stamps of each denomination, except for Underwater World which requires a minimum of 4 stamps.

•• Barcode blocks may be obtained by purchasing at leasl 2 slamps of each denomination, except for the Underwater World issue which requires a minimum of 4 stamps. Barcode blocks are not available for selfadhesive stamps.

Mint slamps will be supplied unless you specifically requesl olherwise. If you wish to order "sed (U) or cancelled-to-order (C) stamps, please indicate Ihis by writing Ihe letter 'U' or 'C' as appropriale next 10 the quantity thal you require. Used slamps are affixed to paper and cancelled. Cancelled-lo-order slamps are cancelled. but nol affixed to paper.

New Zealand Stamps

No. 11 Required

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Plale! 11 Imprint 810cks Qtl"

Value 11 Bareodell Amount Blocks Blocks NU 1 Qt)" Qty"*

POPUlAR PETS

Issue Code: 850. Dale of Issue: 10 February 1999.

Set of 6 Popular Pets gummed stamps @ 56.70 Miniature sheet with 3 stamps 4P $2.20 ART DECO BUILDINGS Issue Code: 852. Dale of Issue: 10 February 1999.

Set of 4 Art Deco Buildings gummed stamps @ 54.70

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NOSTALGIA Issue Code: 853. Date of Issue: 10 March 1999.

Set of 6 Nostalgia gummed stamps @ 56.70 CENTENARY OF VICTORIA UNIVERSITY Issue Code: 873. Date of Issue: 7 April 1999.

Centenary of Victoria University gummed stamp @ 50.40 1999 NEW ZEAlAND U-BIX RUGBY SUPER 12 Issue Code: 855. Date of Issue: 7 April 1999.

Hurricanes self-adhesive booklet (10 x 40c) @ $4.00 Chiefs .elf-adhesive booklet (10 x 40c) @ 54.00 Blue. self-adhesive booklet (10 x 40c) @ 54.00 Cru.aders self-adhesive booklet (10 x Wc) @ 54.00 Highlanders self-adhesive booklet (10 x 40c) @ $4.00

Rugby Super 12 set of 5 maximum cards @ 56.65 Issue Code: 855.

Rugby Super 12 gummed sheetlel with 10 stamps @ 54.00

Issue Code: 856.

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New Zealand Reprints SCENIC DEFINITIVES SELF-ADHESIVE 40C BOOKLET (10 x 40c) REPRINT @ 54.00 Issue Code: 828. Date of Issue: 14 )mlUary 1998.

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1898 PICTORIALS CENTENARY PRESENTATION PACK @ 512.50 NEW ZEAlAND ART - PETER MclNTYRE PRESENTATION PACK @ 56.75

Code: P830.

SCENIC SKIES PRESENTATION PACK @ 58.50

Code: P834.

TOWN ICONS PRESENTATION PACK @ 56.75

Code: P825.

ROSS DEPENDENCY - ICE FORMATIONS PRESENTATION PACK @ 58.50

Code: P848.

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NATIVE TREE FLOWERS PRESENTATION PACK @ 58.50

Code: P849.

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New Zealand Special Products 1998 NEW ZEALAND STAMP PACK @ 568.45 Code: SP98.

1998 NEW ZEALAND FIRST DAY COVERS PACK Code: FD98.

@

586.95

1998 NEW ZEALAND STAMP COLLECTOR'S FOLDER @ 592.55 Code: CF98.

1998 NEW ZEALAND STAMP COLLECTION (ANNUAL ALBUM) @ 579.00 Code: AL98.

RUGBY SUPER 12 SOUVENIR STAMP BOOKLET PACK Code: SP06.

@

525.00

RUGBY SUPER 12 HURRICANES FRAMED PRESENTATION @ 5500.00 Code: FPO? RUGBY SUPER 12 CHIEFS FRAMED PRESENTATION @ 5500.00 Code: FP08.

RUGBY SUPER 12 BLUES FRAMED PRESENTATION Code: FP09.

@

5500.00

RUGBY SUPER 12 CRUSADERS FRAMED PRESENTATION @ 5500.00 Code: FPIO. RUGBY SUPER 12 HIGHLANDERS FRAMED PRESENTATION @ 5500.00 Code: FP)J. RUGBY SUPER 12 HURRICANES SOUVENIR STAMP PACK Code: SPOJ.

@

510.00

RUGBY SUPER 12 CHIEFS SOUVENIR STAMP PACK @ 510.00 Code: SP02.

RUGBY SUPER 12 BLUES SOUVENIR STAMP PACK Code: SP03.

@

510.00

RUGBY SUPER 12 CRUSADERS SOUVENIR STAMP PACK @ 510.00 Code: SP04.

RUGBY SUPER 12 HIGHLANDERS SOUVENIR STAMP PACK @ 510.00 Code: SPOS.

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CJ CJ CJ CJ CJ CJ CJ CJ CJ CJ CJ CJ CJ CJ CJ

L::J L::J L::J L::J L::J L::J L::J L::J L::J L::J L::J L::J

CJ CJ CJ CJ CJ CJ CJ CJ CJ CJ CJ

CJ CJ CJ CJ CJ CJ CJ CJ CJ CJ CJ

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Collector's Accessories CAMPBELL PATERSON NEW ZEALAND CATALOGUE @ 5140.65 Code: A070.

LIGHTHOUSE STOCKBOOKS Code: AOS3. 32 sides· white pages @ 531.20

Code: A133. 48 sides· black pages

@

554.95

Code: A132. 48 sides - white pages @ $49.95

FIRST DAY COVER ALBUM· LARGE Code: A030.

@

533.30

REFILLS FOR FIRST DAY COVER ALBUM @ 58.25 Code: A03].

PREMIER FIRST DAY COVER ALBUM· LARGE DELUXE @ 534.00 Code: A044.

REFILLS FOR LARGE DELUXE ALBUM (SINGLE POCKET) Code: A04S.

@

59.95

REFILLS FOR LARGE DELUXE ALBUM (DOUBLE POCKET) @ 59.95 Code: A046.

PREMIER FIRST DAY COVER ALBUM· SMAll, DELUXE @. $18.45 Code: A047 REFILLS FOR SMALL DELUXE ALBUM Code: A048.

@

55.10

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Tonga Stamps YEAR OF THE OCEAN - Issue Code: TOO9. Dale of Issue: 21 Oclob., 1998.

Sheet of 9 gummed stamps @ $7.80

CHRISTMAS - Issue Code: TOil. Dale of Issue: 25 November 1998.

Set of 4 gummed stamps CP 55.50 first day cover @ 57.00

YEAR OF THE RABBIT - Issue Code: TOl3. Dale of Issue: 16 February 1999.

Miniature sheet with 4 stamps CP 53.90 First day cover with miniature sheet @ $5.40 EARLY EXPLORERS - Issue Code: TOIS. Dale of Issue: 19 March 1999.

Set of 4 gummed stamps @l 57.60 Miniature sheet with 1 stamp @ 53.90 First day cover with 4 stamps lIP 58.10

Niuafo'ou Stamps YEAR OF THE OCEAN - Issue Code: TOW. Dale of Issue: 21 Oclober 1998.

Sheet of 9 gummed stamps @l 56.90 CHRISTMAS - Issue Code: TOU. Dale of Issue: 25 November 1998.

Set of 4 gummed stamps @l 55.25 First day cover @l 56.80 YEAR OF THE RABBIT - Issue Code: T014. Dale of Issue: 16 February 1999.

Miniature sheet with 4 stamps tIP 53.90 First day cover with miniature sheet @ 55.40

EARLY EXPLORERS - Issue Code: T016. Dale of Issue: 19 March 1999.

Set of 2 gummed stamps @l 55.45 Miniature sheet with 2 stamps @ $5.45

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First day cover with 2 stamps @ $ 7.00

Vanuatu Stamps BUTTERFLIES - Issue Code: VA09. Da .. of Issue: 23 July 1998.

Set of 6 self-adhesive stamps @l 59.65 Self-adhesive miniature sheet with] stamp @ $3.75 First day cover @ S10.60

EARLY EXPLORERS - Issue Code: VAIl. Dale of Issue: 17 February 1999.

Set of 5 stamps @ 56.90 Australia '99 miniature sheet with 3 stamps «P $3.50. Dale of Issue: 19 March 1999.

First day cover with 5 stamps ~ $7.40

Pitcaim Islands Stamps INTERNATIONAL YEAR OF THE OCEAN - Issue Code: PTOS. Dale of Issu<: 16 December 1998.

Set of 4 gummed stamps @l 56.90 Miniature sheet with 4 stamps 4P $6.90 First day cover

@

57.40

SCHOOLDAYS - Issue Code: PT06. Dale of Issue: IS February 1999.

Set of 4 gummed stamps @l 56.90 First day cover @ 57.40

BOUNTY RELICS - Issue Code: PTO? Dale of Issue: 19 March 1999.

Miniature sheet with 4 stamps @J 55.85 First day cover with miniature sheet @ $6.35

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Niue Stamps

No. Required

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MARITIME HERITAGE - Issue Code: NUll. Do'e of Issue: 24 February 1999.

Sel of 4 gummed stamps @ S5.15 WWF NUDIBRANCHS - Issue Code: NUl4. Date of Issue: 17 Mon;h 1999.

Set of 4 gummed stamps @ $4.55

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Samoa Stamps 1998 CHRISTMAS - Issue Code: W075. Dale of Issue: 16 November 1998.

Set of 4 gummed slamps @ 57.80

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Miniature sheet with 8 stamps @> $9.15

Amount NZ5

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First day cover with 4 stamps ll:P $4.85

CJ CJ CJ

LUNAR NEW YEAR GREETINGS - Issue Code: H008. Dale of Issue: 31 January 1999.

Sel of 4 gummed slamps @ 53.75

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TWELVE ANIMALS OF THE LUNAR NEW YEAR CYCLE Sheetlet of 12 stamps @ 54.90 - Issue Code: H009. Date of Issue: 21 February 1999.

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INTERNATIONAL YEAR OF OLDER PERSONS - Issue Code: HOIO. Dale of Issue: 14 Mon;h 1999.

Set of 4 gummed slamps @ 53.75

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MARITIME HERITAGE - Issue Code: W076. Do'e of Issue: 19 Mon;h 1999.

Set of 4 gummed stamps @ $6.40

Hong Kong Stamps HONG KONG KITES - Issue Code: HOO? Dale of Issue: 15 November 1998.

Set of 4 gummed stamps @ $3.75

Miniature sheet wilh 4 stamps qp $3.75

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United Nations Stamps 50 YEARS OF UN PEACEKEEPING - Issue Code: U159. Date of Issue: 15 S<plember 1998.

Set of 6 gummed slamps @ 55.05

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50'" ANNIVERSARY OF THE UNIVERSAL DECLARATION OF HUMAN RIGHTS Set of 6 gummed sl.amps @ 56.85 - Iss"e Code: U160. Dale of Issue: 27 Oclober 1998.

SCHONBRUNN PALACE - Issue Code: UI61. Dale of Issue: 4 December 1998.

Set of 6 gummed slamps @ 55.60 1999 FLAG SERIES - Issue Code: U162. Dale of Issue: 5 February 1999.

Set of 8 gummed stamps @ 55.15 WORLD HERITAGE - AUSTRALIA - Issue Code: U163. Dale of Issue: 19 March 1999.

Set of 6 gummed stamps @ 55.90 Pl..fASE NOTE: The cro and used semca art: NOT avallabW: for InlcmllionaI stamp lllUCS.

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POSTAGE - AIR/ECONOMYPOST (Complet. only If o,d..lng from outsld. New le.land or sending a gift 10 a non-New Zealand resident.) If ordering from outside New Zealand please indkale whether you would like your order delivered by air or EconomyPost. Use chart below 10 calculate postal charges and enter he~.

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PROOF OF DELIVERY $4.00 Proofordeli",rygu",nl... fuli ..pl".mentof)<>u,onl.,bythe Stamps Centre in the event or any loss. This service Is optional.

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Postage - Overseas Customers only P]UJC UK the rollowlnl chart to calculate the poltlge.

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New Ze.land Stamp Collection. CP Catalogue" Stockbooks

NZS 15.00

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NZ$Z7.00

NZSI6.00

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NZS68.00

NZS51.oo

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NZS97.00

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