1981 Anniversaries / Commemoratives.
The 1981 Commemorative Stamp Issue consisted of two stamps commemorating
the Centenary of Feilding and the International Year of Disabled Persons.
the Centenary of Feilding and the International Year of Disabled Persons.
20c - Centenary of Feilding.
1981 marked the centenary of the Constitution of Feilding as a Borough. The town was named after the Honourable Colonel William Henry Adelbert Feilding, 1836-1895, son of 7th Earl of Denbeigh. Feilding is a community serving the rural area of the upper Manawatu and has a population of about 13,000. A main feature of the borough is the stock sale yards which play an important part in the agricultural and pastoral activities of the district.
25c - International Year For Disabled Persons.
The United Nations designated 1981 as a special year to recognise the large numbers of disabled people in the community. The theme of the International Year was "Full Participation and Equality". The official emblem chosen represents two people holding hands in solidarity and support of each other in a position of equality. It symbolises equality, hope and support. The surrounding leaves are taken from the United Nations emblem.
Left-hand:- 1981 20c Feilding Centenary doubling of black.
Right-hand:- 1981 20c Fielding Cent, a major white flaw on left side of Moustache.
1981 International Year of the Disabled - Pale shade in the right-hand pair.
1981 Anniversaries FDC.
1981 Family Life.
The 1981 Family Life Stamp Issue featured different aspects of family life. The four denominations featured the family at play, young and old, at home, and at church. Each of the four stamps incorporated the Maori word "Whanau", which is universally known in Maoridom to mean the extended family.
20c - Family Life / At Play. 25c - Family Life / Young and Old.
Family life - At Play - 20c
Participation of the whole family in some recreational activity whether it be an organised sport or a carefree game, as well as being fun, can help to develop good relationships between family members.
Participation of the whole family in some recreational activity whether it be an organised sport or a carefree game, as well as being fun, can help to develop good relationships between family members.
Family life - Young and Old - 25c
Despite the difference in age, strong feelings and bonds usually spring up between the young and old. The relationship between the grandparents and grandchildren of the family can be beneficial to both. It usually helps them to understand different values and opinions.
30c - Family Life / At Home. 35c - Family Life / At Church.
Family life - At Home - 30c
Reading is an enjoyable pastime and when all the family are involved it can stimulate conversation, ideas and for the younger ones, learning. There is that old ageless tradition of the bed-time story, a special time for both children and parents.
Reading is an enjoyable pastime and when all the family are involved it can stimulate conversation, ideas and for the younger ones, learning. There is that old ageless tradition of the bed-time story, a special time for both children and parents.
Family life - At Church - 35c
Family life revolves around permanence and sanctity, personal growth, commitment, mutual understanding and inter-dependence. Church is a good example when a family goes together.
First Day Covers.
1981 Family Life FDC with a single 20c stamp.
1981 Family Life FDC with 30c & 35c stamps.
1981 Family Life FDC with all four stamps.
1981 Customs Form from Wanganui to Czechoslovakia with 30c Family used stamp duty.
Technical information
Date of Issue:
| 4 February 1981 |
|---|---|
Designer:
| R M Conly, Christchurch |
Printers:
| Harrison and Sons, England |
Stamp Size:
| 42mm x 24.9mm |
Sheet Size:
| 100 stamps per sheet |
Process:
| Lithography |
| Perforation Gauge: | 42mm x 24.9mm |
Paper Type:
| Harrison and Sons, unwatermarked |
Technical information
Date of Issue:
| 1 April 1981 |
|---|---|
Designer:
| A Derrick, Invercargill |
Printers:
| Waddington Security Print, England |
Stamp Size:
| 28.45mm x 42.58mm |
Sheet Size:
| 100 stamps per sheet |
Process:
| Lithography |
| Perforation Gauge: | 13.25 x 13 |
Paper Type:
| Unwatermarked |
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