Description
New Zealand 1966 Health stamp bird series 4d+1d 'Weka Rail', variety watermark sideways inverted (star to right of NEW ZEALAND, as seen from back), SG840w.
Pristine unmounted mint example with full original gum.
A scarce watermark variety.
The health stamp issue featured well known forest birds - the Bellbird and Weka. The Weka was depicted against a background of ferns. The proceeds of the 'Health' value of health stamps were donated to the Children's Health Camps movement.
The Stanley Gibbons catalogue value is £120.
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