New Zealand’s Post Office issued three delightful Self-adhesive Stamp Booklets to commemorate Peter Jackson’s 'The Lord of the Rings' movies. Inspired by major scenes and characters populating JRR Tolkien’s Middle Earth trilogy, each pays tribute to and explore his immortal ‘Lord of the Rings’ saga in a manner that movie enthusiasts, stamp collectors, and fans will enjoy.
First in series of authorized Stamp Booklets features a selection of key characters and scenes from ‘Lord of the Rings: Fellowship of the Ring’ movie. Each compact booklet contains self-adhesive stamps in the following denominations: 4 x 40c, 2 x 90c, 80c, $1.30, $1.50 and $2.00. Actual size: 10.04 H x 2.36 W inches; 255 x 60 mm fully opened, 3.78 H x 2.36 W inches; 96 x 60 mm closed. Issue date: December 4, 2001.
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Second issue of Self-adhesive Stamps Booklets feature dramatis personas and moments from ‘Two Towers’ movie. This Official Stamps Booklet was only issued in New Zealand to commemorate this almost completely 'Kiwi' seven year movie production. Issue date: December 4, 2002.
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Third & final licensed Stamps Booklet illustrates pivotal scenes and characters from award nominated ‘Return of the King’ motion picture. Photos used for stamps were taken by official New Line stills photographer Pierre Vinet. Issue date: 5 November 2003.
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Stamps Booklets and stamps were designed by Sacha Lees at Peter Jackson’s WETA Workshop in Wellington, and each Stamps Booklet is 10 1/16 H x 2 3/8 W inches; 255 x 60 mm unfolded, 3 3/4 H x 2 3/8 W inches; 96 x 60 mm folded. Sets come in a clear, archival-quality protective sleeve, and includes a colourful NZ Post brochure containing extensive background information on both this exciting stamp release and the epic production it honours. Contact us for price and availability or check our regular auctions.