New Zealand 1967 Health Stamp - Rugby Player with Boy
Estimated value
$1 - $5Rarity
Average(4/10)Category
StampsBrand
New Zealand PostEra
Mid-20th Century (1967)Origin
New ZealandAuthenticity
NEW ZEALAND 1967 HEALTH STAMP - RUGBY PLAYER WITH BOY: IDENTIFICATION
This is a New Zealand Health stamp from 1967, depicting a rugby player (likely an All Black due to the fern emblem) running with a young boy, both holding rugby balls. Health stamps typically carried a surcharge for charitable causes in addition to the postal value. The stamp shows the year '1967' and the denominations '1c HEALTH' and '2½c POSTAGE'.
POSTAL HERITAGE
SCARCITY
Typical antique shop fare. Requires some searching but regularly available. This is where most genuine antiques fall.
Typical Characteristics
- Standard antique shop items
- Regularly available
- Moderate collector interest
Confidence Factors
- Common issue with relatively low catalog value, making elaborate forgeries unlikely.
- Visual examination shows no obvious signs of reperforation, regumming, or other common alterations.
PHILATELIST'S VERDICT
Philatelist
The essential identifying characteristics—country, year, and denominations—are clearly visible, establishing a strong identification for this common issue. The condition is consistent with a used stamp of this vintage.
KEY EVIDENCE
- 1The prominent 'NEW ZEALAND' country identification at the bottom of the stamp.
- 2The '1967' date clearly visible in the upper-left, indicating the year of issue.
- 3The dual denominations '1c HEALTH' and '2½c POSTAGE', characteristic of New Zealand Health stamps.
- 4The central cancellation mark, indicating that the stamp has been used for postal services.
- 5The depiction of rugby, a strong national symbol for New Zealand, aligning with common themes on their stamps.
UNCERTAINTIES
- •The precise nature of the cancellation is somewhat indistinct due to image quality, making it difficult to identify the postmark type or originating city.
WHAT WOULD IMPROVE CERTAINTY
- →A high-resolution scan of the front and back to assess gum condition (if mint) and any potential thins or faults.
- →Measurement of the perforation gauge using a specialized tool.
- →Examination under UV light to check for watermarks or paper variations.
- →A check against a definitive catalog (e.g., Scott or Stanley Gibbons) for specific varieties or printings.
CONDITION & GRADE
Condition
The stamp appears used, indicated by the light purple cancellation mark across the center, which obscures a portion of the design, specifically the young boy and the word 'POSTAGE'. The perforations seem intact, though a precise count cannot be made from these images. Centering appears slightly off-center to the left, which is common for this era.
PHILATELIC VALUATION
Updated: Feb 26, 2026
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