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MIWMBMI Four stamps featuring some of New Zealand’s favourite New Zealand culture. styles of music make up this attractive and interesting , x . , , Alil . special issue. The . stam P shows a country music band. Although a relative newcomer to New Zealand, country music has Early European settlers brought a love of classical rapidly achieved a wide following, especially in rural music to new shores — yet it wasn’t until 1940 that a areas. national event recalled by the 30c stamp of this issue. musical styles are captured in The brass band on the 60c stamp represents over a striking illustrations —-^ — century of interest and activity in this country, harking hie 1986 Music back to the Taranaki Volunteer Rifles band of 1859. Stamp Issue is a \ c 0... W5; W \ delight to the eye, \ ' Pipe bands, depicted on the 80c stamp, date back to and a must for \ 1896 and illustrate a strong Scottish influence on collectors! \ . \ r vh & \ DCW 33462