Nz Stamp Appraisal

Selection of New Zealand Commemorative Postage Stamps

This collection consists of four distinct New Zealand postage stamps displayed on a gridded album page. The set includes a vertical 25c stamp featuring Fiordland National Park with a stylized landscape and boat motifs in purple, grey, and brown tones. Adjacent is a vertical 30c stamp for Mt. Cook National Park, depicting mountain climbers on a snowy peak against a tan sky. Below these are two horizontal stamps: a 5c issue commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the Royal Forest and Bird Protection Society (1923-1973) shown in vibrant blues and greens, and a 50c stamp featuring Westland National Park with a dense forest and water scene. Each stamp is printed using high-quality photogravure or offset lithography, characteristic of the 1970s and 80s era of New Zealand Post issues. The colors remain saturated and bright, indicating minimal light exposure. The stamps are mounted on black backgrounds (likely Hawid-style mounts) which protect the original gum. No visible cancellations or heavy hinges are present from the front, suggesting they are in Mint Never Hinged (MNH) or Mint Lightly Hinged (MLH) condition. The perforations appear intact across all four edges for each specimen, with no visible toning, foxing, or creasing, which is essential for philatelic value. The graphic design reflects the modernist aesthetic typical of late 20th-century New Zealand commemoratives, emphasizing natural heritage and conservation.