Post by neilmac on Dec 1, 2023 3:50:19 GMT
Hey folks, nice to join the forum.
I am a collector of all NZ stamps. I have a complete simplified MUH collection, but specialise in Chalons, Great Barrier Pigeongrams and Postage Dues (both mint and used on cover). I have a reference collection of each and am always looking to add or improve my collections. If you have any pigeongrams you want to move then please don't hesitate to reach out!
I have been collecting for 50 years+
Outside of stamps I am a keen photographer, golfer, fly fisherman and love food & wine. Any wine recommendations gratefully received!
Below one of my favourite stamps - the Christchurch Exhibition Penny Claret. Two fun facts for you on the Penny Claret.
(1) It was actually printed first (4,000 sheets of them), but the powers that were decided the shade was too dark, so they kept 14 sheets on file, sent one to the Postmaster General, and one to the Exhibition authorities for reference. The rest were destroyed. The exhibition authorities mistakenly included theirs with the 1d vermillion stock at the exhibition Post Office and that's how it was sold off.
(2) The perforators were paid by the sheet, and so to earn more for less effort they perforated multiple sheets at once. This had the effect of pulling the paper out of alignment and thus the poor perfs - but not on all sheets. Looks like the authorities kept most of the poor ones of the Penny Claret though doesn't it!
The below copy was presented to an ex Governor General, Brigadier Bernard Edward Fergusson, Baron Ballantrae, KT, GCMG, GCVO, DSO, OBE in a complete collection of NZ stamps on his retirement from the role in 1967. This was Government practice for GG and Postmasters until the NZ Post archives were given to Te Papa The Museum of NZ in 1992 when the practice ceased.
Anyway, great to be here and hope to learn and contribute.
Cheers,
Neilmac
I am a collector of all NZ stamps. I have a complete simplified MUH collection, but specialise in Chalons, Great Barrier Pigeongrams and Postage Dues (both mint and used on cover). I have a reference collection of each and am always looking to add or improve my collections. If you have any pigeongrams you want to move then please don't hesitate to reach out!
I have been collecting for 50 years+
Outside of stamps I am a keen photographer, golfer, fly fisherman and love food & wine. Any wine recommendations gratefully received!
Below one of my favourite stamps - the Christchurch Exhibition Penny Claret. Two fun facts for you on the Penny Claret.
(1) It was actually printed first (4,000 sheets of them), but the powers that were decided the shade was too dark, so they kept 14 sheets on file, sent one to the Postmaster General, and one to the Exhibition authorities for reference. The rest were destroyed. The exhibition authorities mistakenly included theirs with the 1d vermillion stock at the exhibition Post Office and that's how it was sold off.
(2) The perforators were paid by the sheet, and so to earn more for less effort they perforated multiple sheets at once. This had the effect of pulling the paper out of alignment and thus the poor perfs - but not on all sheets. Looks like the authorities kept most of the poor ones of the Penny Claret though doesn't it!
The below copy was presented to an ex Governor General, Brigadier Bernard Edward Fergusson, Baron Ballantrae, KT, GCMG, GCVO, DSO, OBE in a complete collection of NZ stamps on his retirement from the role in 1967. This was Government practice for GG and Postmasters until the NZ Post archives were given to Te Papa The Museum of NZ in 1992 when the practice ceased.
Anyway, great to be here and hope to learn and contribute.
Cheers,
Neilmac
to TSF! Thanks for the nice introduction. Glad to have you with us.
... Ludwig
