New Zealand Centennial, Landing of the Maori Canoes
New Zealand · 1940 · 1d
This stamp commemorates the centennial of the Treaty of Waitangi. The design depicts the arrival of the great Māori migration canoes in New Zealand, a foundational event in the nation's history. The vibrant carmine and black colors highlight the intricately carved waka (canoes) against the sea.
Issued in 1940, this set marked 100 years since the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi, the founding document of New Zealand as a nation.
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Photogravure
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