Philatelic Bulletin New Zealand
April 1982
Issue 27
. New Health senes begins with dogs A new series of Health stamps depicting animals will begin this year with a set featuring dogs to be released on August 4. There is a Labrador on the 24c + 2c, a Border Collie on the other 24c + 2c and a Cocker Spaniel on the 30c + 2c. The stamps were designed by Maurice Conly of Waikanae. These three dogs were chosen because of their popularity as pets and the contributions they make as work ing dogs. Both the Labrador and Cocker Spaniel are among the five most popular household dogs, and the Border Collie is highly regarded as one of the best sheepdogs on New Zealand farms. The Cocker Spaniel, although once used as a gun dog, is now one of the most affectionate and good¡natured household pets. The Labrador is bred as both a pet and a work ing dog. The spaniel, which is universally popular, comes in all colours including brindled. The Labrador comes in yellow, black or chocolate, and has a characteristic "otter" tail - short, and thick at the stump. It is the most popular general purpose gundog today, as well as being extensively used as a guide dog for the blind. Notable for the way it controls sheep, the Border Collie does not rely on speed or strength, but instead, on the force of its gaze. Th is almost mesmeric quality is referred to as the "eye" and is unique. The inclusion of a sheepdog in the set is
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indicative of just how important the role of these animals is to the New Zealand way of life. All stamps in the new set are vertical, measuring 25mm x 42mm. The stamps are printed in sheets of 100 (10 rows of 10), using lithography by Joh Enschede en Zonen of Holland. The 24c + 2c values are printed se¡tenant. Miniature sheets containing two sets of each slamp measuring 100mm x 126mm are available at a cost of $1.68 each. Plate/Imprint, positional or value blocks may be obtained by purchasing at least six stamps of each denomination. The stamps will remain on sale at post offices until October 5, and at the Post Office Philatelic Bureau, Private Bag, Wanganui (mail orders) and philatelic sales positions until June 30, 1983, unless stocks are exhausted earlier. Unaddressed First Day Covers designed by Maurice Conly will cost 91 c, and may be ordered and paid for at local post offices from June 3, until August 4, inclusive. Alternatively they may be purchased over the counter from Chief Post Offices and selected post offices from August 4 to 13 inclusive. Orders for First Day Covers close at the Philatelic Bureau on August 41982. -It
Illustrations show incorrect denominations.
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