This attractive New Zealand commemorative set showcases the evolution of transport used in the country’s rural and industrial development, spanning horse-drawn wagons to early motorized machinery. The stamps depict iconic vehicles such as a Thornycroft lorry, Scandi wagon, wool wagon, traditional gig, rural cart, and a steam traction engine—each finely illustrated against bold period-styled backgrounds. Issued as a thematic series, these stamps highlight New Zealand’s agricultural heritage and pioneering transport history. A popular set among collectors of transport, industrial history, and Commonwealth issues, it is equally appealing for thematic and educational collections. Well-designed and visually cohesive, this set represents classic mid-20th-century New Zealand philatelic artwork.

Stamps in the Set

• 6c – Gig

• 7c – Thornycroft Lorry

• 8c – Scandi Wagon

• 9c – Traction Engine

• 10c – Wool Wagon

• 25c – Cart