New Zealand 1960 Flower Pictorials
New Zealand · 1960 · Various (1d to 8d)
This definitive series features nine different native New Zealand flowers, each rendered in vibrant, naturalistic detail. The designs, created by L. C. Mitchell, showcase iconic flora such as the Kowhai, Manuka, and Pohutukawa. The stamps were printed using the photogravure method by Harrison and Sons, resulting in rich colors and fine detail.
Issued in 1960, this set replaced the long-running 1953-59 Queen Elizabeth II definitives, marking a shift towards pictorial designs that celebrated the country's unique natural heritage.
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