New Zealand B67a-B68a VF NH 1964 Health Mini-Sheets Birds Gull Penguin

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New Zealand B67a-B68a VF NH 1964 Health Mini-Sheets Birds Gull Penguin. New Zealand sea birds, tarapungas (red billed gulls) and korora (blue penguin), were selected as the subject for the designs of the 1964 Health stamp issue.
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Tarapungas (red billed gulls) - 2 1/2d + 1d The Red-billed Gull (Larus novaehollandiae), is simply called seagull by most people. Primarily a bird of the coast, although it can be often found inland scavenging at tips. Korora (blue penguin) - 3d +1d The blue penguin (Eudyptula minor) is the smallest of all penguins. They nest around all New Zealand coasts and especially on small off-shore islands. They are also found at the Chathams, Tasmania and the southern coast of Australia. The design was based on a painting by Chloe Talbot Kelly which depicted a korora with its chick on a rocky coast line. Miniature Sheet - 2s 4d Incorporating eight 2 1/2d + 1d stamps. Miniature Sheet - 2s 8d Incorporating eight 3d +1d stamps.

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$49.95

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used

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very good -mint

Size

6 3/4" x 3 1/4"

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