New Zealand Post issued two miniature sheets and a souvenir cover to commemorate Italia '98, a World Philatelic Exhibition held in Milan from 23 October to 1 November 1998.
Issue information
The theme of Italia '98 was the role that philately plays in creating a permanent, historical record of world events and developments.
One miniature sheet featured the Milford Sound and Lake Wakatipu stamps from the popular 1898 Pictorials Centenary stamp issue. The other miniature sheet honours the work of Peter McIntyre (1910-1995) who, as New Zealand soldiers fighting in a number of theatres of war, including Italy. This miniature sheet featured on the souvenir cover with two of McIntyre's paintings, The Anglican Church, Kākahi, 1972 and Wounded at Cassino, 1944.
Product Listing for Italia '98
| Image | Title | Description | Price |
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Miniature Sheet | Mint, used or cancelled '1898 Pictorials Centenary' miniature sheet. | $2.30 |
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Miniature Sheet | Mint, used or cancelled 'New Zealand Art - Peter McIntyre' miniature sheet. | $3.30 |
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Souvenir Cover | First day cover with New Zealand Art - Peter McIntyre miniature sheet affixed. Cancelled on the first day of issue. | $3.80 |
Technical information
| Date of issue: | 23 October 1998 |
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| Cost of miniature sheets: | New Zealand Art - Peter McIntyre: $3.30; 1898 Pictorials Centenary: $2.30 |
| Miniature sheets designed by: | Ross Jones, Watermark, Wellington |
| Cost of souvenir cover with New Zealand Art - Peter McIntyre miniature sheet: | $3.80 |
| Souvenir cover designed by: | Stamps Business Unit, New Zealand Post, Wellington |
| Printer and process: | Southern Colour Print, by lithography |
| Number of colours: | Four process and one PMS colour |
| Paper type: | 104gsm gummed red phosphor coated stamp paper |
| Period of sale: | These stamps remained on sale until 12 January 1999. |