Presentation packs are produced for certain stamp issues and provide in-depth commentary on the subject of the stamps, as well as a selection stamp products. They make beautiful gifts and are a product to be treasured.
New Zealand is home to Middle-earth once again, with the release of the first of three films based on The Hobbit, entitled The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey.
The presentation pack is a piece of cinematic history and a unique memento of ‘The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey’. It’s also a great way to learn more about the characters featured on the stamps and is destined to be a highly sought-after collectable for years to come.
Highlights:
- The pack contains $37.50 worth of stamp products, so is a must-have at only $29.90!
- Included within the pack are six miniature sheets, a gummed first day cover and a strip of six self-adhesive stamps
- Makes a fantastic gift.
Check out the full range of presentation packs here.
| Date of issue: | 1 November 2012 |
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| Number of stamps: | Six gummed stamps and six self-adhesive stamps |
| Designed by: | Stamps and Collectables Business, NZ Post, Wellington, New Zealand |
| Denominations: | 70c, $1.40, $1.90, $2.10, $2.40 and $2.90 |
| Printer and process: | Gummed: Southern Colour Print Ltd by offset lithography; Self-adhesive: Australia Post, Sprintpak, Australia |
| Number of colours: | Four process colours plus clear spot overgloss (self-adhesive stamps have phosphor screen) |
| Stamp size and format: | Gummed: 50mm x 25mm (four vertical, two horizontal); Self-adhesive: 37mm x 26mm (four vertical, two horizontal) |
| Paper type: | Gummed: Tullis Russell 104gsm red phosphor gummed stamp paper; Self-adhesive: Avery Dennison B90 Kraft Back WLK5 stamp paper |
| Number of stamps per sheet: | 25 |
| Perforation gauge: | Gummed: 14.4 x 14; Self-adhesive: die cut |
| Period of sale: | The stamps for this issue were removed from sale on 31 October 2013. Other collectables in this issue will remain on sale until further notice. |
