We are in receipt of a copy of the 1934-35 “Health” stamp. The stamp, which is of the denomination 2d (Id postage —Id health), is being placed on sale at post offices immediately, and will remain on issue until the 28th February, 1935. The stamp is entitled “The Crusade of Health,” the principal feature of the design being a mounted Crusader carrying a banner bearing the word “Health.” The stamp was designed by Mr J. Berry, of Wellington, and the printing has been done by the engraved process by Messrs De La Rue and Company, Ltd., London. The “Health” portion of the funds raised by. the sale of the stamps will be devoted to the maintenance of health camps for children.
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Manawatu Herald, Volume LIV, Issue 4410, 27 October 1934, Page 1
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