A bright shining star was the linking theme for the Christmas 1989 stamps. The 'Star of Bethlehem' was placed above New Zealand scenes in all four stamps.
Issue information
The scene through a bedroom window on the 35 cent stamp is of One Tree Hill, Auckland. A shepherd and his sheep look out over a snow-covered mountain, river and valley on the 65 cent stamp, while a peaceful boat harbour scene is featured on the 80 cent stamp. The $1 stamp shows New Zealand on the world globe with the star above in space.
Product listing for Christmas 1989
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Single Stamp | Single 35c 'Child's Bedroom' gummed stamp. | $0.35 |
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Single Stamp | Single 65c 'Shepherd' gummed stamp. | $0.65 |
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Single Stamp | Single 80c 'Boat Harbour' gummed stamp. | $0.80 |
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Single Stamp | Single $1.00 'Globe' gummed stamp. | $1.00 |
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First Day Cover | First day cover with stamps affixed. Cancelled on the first day of issue. | $3.05 |
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Self-adhesive Booklet | Booklet containing 10 x 35c self-adhesive stamps. | $3.50 |
Technical information
| Date of issue: | 13 September 1989 |
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| Designers: | H Chapman, Auckland |
| Printers: | Leigh-Mardon, Australia |
| Stamp size: | 30mm x 35mm |
| Sheet size: | 100 stamps per sheet |
| Process: | Lithography |
| Perforation gauge: | 14.25 |
| Paper type: | Red phosphor coated, unwatermarked |
| Period of sale: | These stamps remained on sale until 13 September 1990. |