2001 Stamps Booklet

This Stamp Booklet contains 10 Self-Adhesive Stamps in an assortment of all six denominations of 40c, 80c, 90c, $1.30, $1.50 and $2.00. This fold-out 'The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring' Booklet and Stamps were created by Sacha Lees at Weta Workshop, and was a popular item as it contained a well thought out assortment of denominations for domestic and international postage. As with all the 2001 philatelic items, these Stamp Booklets were available from NZ Post shops. Front cover of stamp booklet depicts Gandalf having plucked Bilbo's 'magic' ring out of the fire to determine if it is truly the One Ring (also known as the Ruling Ring of the Dark Lord). The rear cover (shown at right) depicts a scene of The Fellowship floating down the Anduin River, along with background details about the making of the motion picture trilogy. Notice that the self-adhesive stamps themselves are slightly smaller ( 1 x 1 1/2"; 26 x 37 mm) than the corresponding gummed stamps (1 x 2"; 25 x 50 mm), and are a markedly different aspect ratio - as a result they're closer to a traditional portrait-style frame. This Stamp Booklet like the rest of the 2001 Official 'The Fellowship of the Ring' issue was only marketed in New Zealand and available for a limited time. Additional Stamp Booklets will be released to coincide with 'The Two Towers' and 'The Return of the King'. Stamp Booklet: Fellowship of the Ring actual size: 10 1/16 H x 2 3/8" W; 255 x 60 mm 40c stamp design: The wizard Gandalf the Grey (Sir Ian McKellen) informs Saruman the White (Christopher Lee) that the unthinkable has occurred - the long lost Ruling Ring of the Dark Lord has been found, unaware that Saruman has gone over to the side of Sauron and also seeks it. 90c stamp design: Frodo Baggins (Elijah Woods) - The Ringbearer, accompanied by his friend Sam Gamgee (Sean Astin) enjoy an ale in the Inn of the Prancing Pony, while nervously awaiting the arrival of their good friend, Gandalf the Grey. 80c stamp design: Galadriel (Cate Blanchett), the mysterious Lady of the Golden Wood, Queen of Lorien, also known as The White Lady. Although offered the One Ring by Frodo, she refused knowing too well its power to corrupt even the pure at heart. $1.30 Stamp design: The Guardian of Rivendell stands guard over Frodo who lies asleep, having been near fatally wounded by a Morgul knife while escaping the pursuing Ringwraiths. $1.50 Stamp design: One of the secretive band of Rangers who roam the wild lands, Strider (Viggo Mortensen) also known as Aragorn, watches the hobbits from the shadows in the Inn of the Prancing Pony. He's later revealed to be Dunedain, Chieftain of Arnor - the royal heir. $2.00 Stamp design: Boromir of Gondor (Sean Bean) blows the ancient Horn of his people to warn of a raiding party of savage Uruk-Hai. He fell defending Pippin and Merry, shortly after Frodo left the Fellowship to strike out for Mordor alone. All digital photos and images courtesy of Agitprop Associates

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