First Day Covers by Donald. His display covered the Millenium FDC's with local postmarks on them, well local to Stirling and nearly close to Kirkcaldy, nearest Inchkeith Island!! An early Robert Burns cover from 1959 caught the eye. With us looking forward to the new Forth Bridge his FDC of the 1964 one brought back memories. |
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Classic New Zealand stamps was the subject by Bob, who gave us a talk on the Chalons of New Zealand. The Chalon Heads (also known as the Full Face Queens) were the first postage stamps issued in New Zealand. These classic stamps were first issued in 1855 and were not replaced until 1874. The first printing of the 1d, 2d and 1/- values was in London and the stamps were issued in New Zealand in 1855. All subsequent printings were in New Zealand. The 6d was first issued in 1859, the 3d in 1863 and the 4d in 1865. more information New Zealand Stamps |
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Cook Islands was the next subject presented by Bill. The Cook Islands are named after Captain James Cook, who visited the islands in 1773 and 1777. They became a British protectorate in 1888 and in 1900 administrative control was transferred to New Zealand. In 1965 residents chose self-government in free association with New Zealand. The Cook Islands contain 15 islands in the group spread over the South Pacific. Makea Takau Ariki (1839 – 1911) was a sovereign of the Cook Islands. She was the ariki (queen) of the dynasty Makea Nui (Great Makea), one of the three chiefdoms of the tribe Te Au O Tonga (The mist of the south) on the island of Rarotonga. She is featured on many of the early issues of stamps. |
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Aircraft from World War 2 was the subject of the display by Brian, his sheets contained stamps and FDC's and were well written, giving us all the information we required on this theme which was well presented. | ||
Books used by Brian in his talk and display. |