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Auction: 7021 - British Empire Stamps & Covers
Lot: 1593

New Zealand Queen Elizabeth II 1996 Health 40c. + 5c. variety teddy bear at top right and value at lower left, with normal for comparison; fine unmounted mint. Rare. Cat. £700. Photo Estimate £ 250-300 Note: These 40c. +5c. stamps were issued in error, their original design having been rejected and withdrawn when NZ Post discovered that the baby in the infant seat was facing inwards instead of backwards as recommended in New Zealand.

Sold for
£300