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New Zealand 1963 Health Stamps

Name: New Zealand 1963 Health Stamps
Brand: New Zealand
Availability: InStock

New Zealand · 1963 · 2½d+1d & 3d+1d

This set of two semi-postal stamps was issued to raise funds for children's health camps. The 2½d+1d stamp depicts a young boy running, while the 3d+1d stamp shows a girl performing a high jump. The '+1d' surcharge on each stamp was the donation portion for the health camps.

New Zealand's annual Health stamp issues began in 1929 and became a long-standing tradition to support children's health services. The 1963 issue continued this popular series, focusing on youth and athletic activity.

Printing Method

Photogravure

Themes

health children sports athletics running high-jump charity

Catalog Numbers

sg810-811

scottB74-B75

michel402-403

Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$0.5

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.25

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