169411 - Commemoratives 1936 -1950 - Stamps - The famous 3d Vanguard 1949 Royal Visit to New Zealand. One of New Zealand’s most famous stamps. An unissued stamp prepared & printed for the expected Royal Visit in 1949. Unfortunately the tour was canceled due to the health of the King. Only 4 stamps were reputably saved from the destruction furnaces & none would be perfect. This example is mint no gum with minor creasing flattened out. This example was last sold approximately 7 years ago, last sale of a Vanguard was last year at over $30,000. A very rare chance to own a piece of Philatelic History - sold by Postal Bid Sale on 28.6.2010