NEW ZEALAND 1960 WOOD PIGEON NON-DENOMINATED DIE PROOF EX WATERLOW
Non-denominated die proof by Waterlow in deep olive green, on wove paper measuring circa 64 x 97 mm, of a Wood Pigeon (Kereru) from a design by the Display Section of the GPO. Unsuccessful tender for the printing contract. Possibly unique surviving. Minor ageing and staining otherwise fine. SG804var; SCB60var
Note: the issued stamps with 3d+1d denomination and Maori bird name are printed by Bradbury Wilkinson