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1948 New Zealand Otago Southland Centennial Cover Dunedin Postmark Health Stamp

About this piece

Commemorative 1948 postal cover marking the centennial of Otago and Southland in New Zealand. This first day cover features a Dunedin postmark dated January 9, 1948, and includes a 3d Health stamp depicting King George VI. The envelope displays an illustration of the First Church of Otago and was addressed to Raynham Center, Massachusetts.

Specifications:
• Condition: VG-
• Year: 1948
• Origin: Dunedin, New Zealand
• Stamp: 1947 Health Stamp (King George VI)
• Event: Otago and Southland Centennial
• Features: Presbyterian Church of New Zealand seal on reverse

Item will be shipped quickly in secure packaging to ensure safe arrival.

Keywords: philately, first day cover, postal history, king george vi, dunedin, otago, southland, 1948, presbyterian church, ephemera

Measurements:
• Length: 6.1"
• Height: 3.6"

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