New Zealand 1975 Christmas First Day Cover
New Zealand · 1975 · 4c, 8c, 10c
This First Day Cover features a set of three stamps issued for Christmas 1975. The designs are based on famous paintings of the Madonna and Child: the 4c stamp shows 'The Madonna of the Goldfinch' by Tiepolo, the 8c features 'The Rest on the Flight into Egypt' by Barocci, and the 10c depicts 'The Virgin and Child' by Murillo. The cover includes a special cachet and a first-day-of-issue postmark dated 1 October 1975.
Issued during a period when traditional religious art was a common theme for Christmas stamps worldwide, this set reflects New Zealand's participation in this global philatelic tradition.
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Photogravure
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