New Zealand honors Queen Mother
Queen Mother's 100th birthday
New Zealand Post is marking the Queen Mother's 100th birthday on 4 August 2000 by issuing a set of three commemorative stamps and related collectables which will be of special interest to royal enthusiasts, or for senders to use as a piece of history on their mail.Experiences and special aspects
This stamp issue depicts some of the experiences and special aspects of the Queen Mother's 100 years, including visits to New Zealand. Her three visits were all renowned for being both informal and hectic, visiting numerous towns and cities in both islands, and participating in a variety of activities.Lady Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon
The 40c stamp features Lady Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon aged about seven years (1907) holding a sprig of flowers. This photograph was taken at Glamis Castle, a portion of which appears in the background. Glamis Castle was the Queen Mother's childhood home and it was here that she learnt to fish, a talent which is depicted on the $ 1.10 stamp.Fishing at Lake Wanaka
The image of the Queen Mother fishing at Lake Wanaka on the $1.10 stamp was taken during her 1966 visit to New Zealand. She is regarded as an expert fisher and a serious spot of fishing was included on the itineraries of her visits to New Zealand.Queen Mother's walk on her 97th birthday
The $ 1.80 stamp features a photograph taken during the Queen Mother's walk on her 97th birthday outside Clarence House, her London home since 1953. This stamp highlights another of the Queen Mother's great interests: horse racing. She has an extensive knowledge of thoroughbred breeding and racing.Set of three stamps
The set of three stamps can be purchased individually or collected as a miniature sheet which is linked by a background scene including Glamis Castle, Lake Wanaka and a thoroughbred, and by two symbols of her heritage - the Glamis Rose and the Star of the Order of the Thistle.The stamps were designed by Communication Arts Design, Wellington and printed by Southern Colour Print, Dunedin, by offset lithography.
More information Postage Stamps
Postage Stamps 2000Royalty on postage stamps
Princess Diana
Postzegels kopen en verkopen
Postzegels kopen en verkopen: tips waarmee u geld verdient, is geschikt voor elke postzegelverzamelaar; of u nu net bent begonnen of al jaren verzamelt, met de tips in deze uitgave kunt u goedkoper of meer verzamelen.
Postzegels kopen en verkopen