New Zealand Stamps, 1946 Peace Issue. Set of 11 Stamps, SG#667-77. Used, no gum.

8d is a MNH.

The Peace Issue was issued on 1 April 1946 to celebrate peace after the Second World War.

The 1d and 2d values were printed by Bradbury, Wilkinson & Co in sheets of 240 (12 rows of 20) and perf 13½ x 13.

The 1½d was in sheets of 160 (16 rows of 10) and the 1/- in sheets of 120 (6 rows of 20); both were perf 14 x 15.

The others were perf 13½ and printed by Waterlow in sheets of 120 (15 rows of 8) except for the 8d (8 rows of 15).

half penny 1d pennyhalfpenny two pence

3d 4d two pence

6d eight pence nine pence 1/-

They were watermarked multi NZ and star (sideways on the 1½d).

They were withdrawn from sale on 30 June 1948.