New Zealand 1855 Chalon Head
New Zealand · 1855 · 1d
This is New Zealand's first postage stamp, featuring a full-face portrait of Queen Victoria. The design is based on a painting by Alfred Edward Chalon, which was a favorite of the Queen's. The stamps were imperforate and printed in London on blued paper.
Issued in 1855, this stamp marks the beginning of New Zealand's postal history, replacing the system of cash payments for mail. The 'Chalon Head' design would remain in use for nearly two decades.
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