New Zealand Queen Victoria 1d 'Newspaper' Stamp
New Zealand · 1879 · 1d
This stamp features a diademed portrait of Queen Victoria facing left, framed by an ornate oval. The design includes the words 'NEW ZEALAND' at the top and 'ONE PENNY' at the bottom, with 'NEWSPAPER POSTAGE' inscribed in a ribbon below the portrait. It was specifically issued for the prepayment of postage on newspapers.
Issued during the late Victorian era, this stamp reflects the growing importance of newspapers and the need for a dedicated, low-cost postal rate to facilitate their distribution across New Zealand.
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