New Zealand 1950 Health Semi-Postal: Princess Elizabeth and Prince Charles

Name: New Zealand 1950 Health Semi-Postal: Princess Elizabeth and Prince Charles
Brand: New Zealand

New Zealand · 1950 · 1d + 1d

This semi-postal stamp features a portrait of a young Princess Elizabeth (later Queen Elizabeth II) holding her infant son, Prince Charles (now King Charles III). The design is rendered in a deep blue color, with the denomination '1d' for postage and an additional '1d' surtax designated for children's health camps.

Issued annually, New Zealand's 'Health' stamps raised funds for children's health camps, a tradition that began in the 1920s. This 1950 issue captures a tender moment in the British Royal Family, two years before Princess Elizabeth's accession to the throne.

Printing Method

Photogravure

Themes

royalty children health semi-postal portraits

Catalog Numbers

sg697

scottB21

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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

$0.2

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