The Royal Philatelic Society of New Zealand Publications For Sale



New Zealand First Day & Early Use Covers & Stamps 1855-1967 ~ Tony Thackery ~ 2025
Softcover: 338 pages
Weight: 1.1 kg
$135 ($99 for members)




The Stamps and First Day Covers of Edward VII Land, Victoria Land and Ross Dependency ~ Andrey Mironov ~ 2024
Softcover: 132 pages
Weight: 0.6 kg
$45 ($39.50 for members)



Written by Antarctic specialist Andrey Mironov, the book combines Andrey’s original research with information found Sefi’s book and other sources to create an invaluable reference for stamps of the New Zealand Antarctic. Containing detailed research of the first issues from Antarctica’s heroic age of discovery through to the latest issues of the Ross Dependency, it is ideal for any collector who has an interest in Antarctic philately. Published in full colour and profusely illustrated throughout.


Pigeon Posts & Messaging Services of New Zealand and Some South Pacific Islands ~ Desmond Hurley ~ 2014
Softcover: 38 pages
Weight: 0.2 kg
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The Postage Stamps of New Zealand Volume X ~ Brian Vincent ~ 2013
Hardcover: 800 pages
Weight: 2.4 kg
$55 ($45 for members)



The tenth volume in this series, running since 1938. Volume X covers in detail all the New Zealand Post issues from 1995 to the end of 2009.

The stamps are arranged and described in chapters including the definitive issues, commemoratives, health stamps, Christmas, scenic and heritage issues. In addition there is a special chapter outlining the development of FDC collecting in New Zealand as well as chapters on the Stamp Points issues, Prestige Booklets and Ross Dependency. CALs are recorded in detail and there is an update on the postal stationery of New Zealand. The book also includes what is certainly the most comprehensive study of the single pane booklets issued during this period. The more recent Game Bird stamps are outlined and there is a historical account of pigeon mail services in New Zealand. The last of the Frama issues are covered and there are appendices on OPSO overprints (updated since the publication of the earlier book on this topic), cleaned overprints and a short postal history update.


The Vending & Affixing Machine Coils of New Zealand ~ Stanley Kundin ~ 2009
Hardcover: 148 pages
Weight 0.9 kg
$35 ($25 for members)




This book is subtitled “A study of the stamps, the machines and some of the personalities involved”. With colour throughout, it describes in detail the Dickie Brown machine, the trials and the Parker vending machine. There are chapters on identifying the different trial coils, the commercial development of the Dickie Brown Vending machine, early machines and vending machine coils. The postage stamps covered range from the first 1d Universals through to the last QEII design issue of 1978. Also covered are the affixing machine coils and the test, dummy and training coils, together with appendices.

Since the tragic fire at his home that claimed both his life and his collection this publication provides the only remaining reference for many irretrievably lost items.

The monograph is a comprehensive coverage of this fascinating aspect of New Zealand philately. At the 11th NZ National Philatelic Literature Exhibition held at Palmerston North, this book was awarded Gold with Felicitations.


The New Zealand Stamp Collector
Softcover: 34 pages
Weight: 0.2 kg
$10 ($8 to members) or 4-for-$30 ($24 to members)



The Journal of The New Zealand Philatelic Society, published quarterly in March, June, September and December.

Most issues from Volume 75 No 1 (1995) to the present are available but there is a two-year moratorium from the date of publication on sales to non-members. i.e. the September 2025 issue can be purchased by members at any time but cannot be purchased by non-members until September 2027.