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New Zealand 1990 Definitive Issue - Native Birds

New Zealand · 1990 · 40c, 60c, 70c, 80c, $1.00, $1.50

This definitive set from 1990 features six native birds of New Zealand, showcasing the country's unique avian fauna. The designs include the Fantail (Pīwakawaka), Grey Warbler (Riroriro), Tomtit (Miromiro), Silvereye (Tauhou), Whitehead (Pōpokotea), and the Yellowhead (Mōhua). Each stamp beautifully illustrates the bird in its natural habitat.

Issued as part of a long-running series of definitive stamps focusing on New Zealand's natural heritage, this set highlights the nation's biodiversity and the importance of conservation for its endemic species.

Printing Method

Photogravure

Catalog Numbers

scott964-969

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$8
Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$6
Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$5
Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$3
Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$1

Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.