Sheet of 20 x $3.80 'To be alive and … a ‘writer’ is enough' gummed stamps.
This quote written during World War One reflects challenging times, while the karaka tree and daisy lapel highlight a love of flowers, a recurring feature in Mansfield’s stories.
This stamp issue celebrated the legacy of internationally acclaimed New Zealand author Katherine Mansfield. Click here for more information.
| Date of issue: | 1 February 2023 |
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| Number of stamps: | Four gummed stamps |
| Denominations: | $1.70, $3.00, $3.80 & $4.30 |
| Stamps and first day covers designed by: | Caitlin McArthur, NZ Post, Wellington, New Zealand |
| Printer and process: | Southern Colour Print, Napier, New Zealand by offset lithography |
| Number of colours: | Four process colours |
| Stamp size and format: | 35mm x 46mm (vertical) |
| Miniature sheet size and format: | 150mm x 90mm (horizontal) |
| Paper type: | Arconvert Securpost Premium gummed 110gsm |
| Number of stamps per sheet: | 20 |
| Perforation gauge: | 14.78 x 14.86 |
| Special blocks: | Plate/imprint blocks could be obtained by purchasing at least six stamps from a sheet. Barcode blocks were available in A and B formats. |
| Period of sale: | These stamps remained on sale until 31 January 2024. First day covers were only available until 30 March 2023. |