Description: The stamp centers around a realistic botanical illustration of a branch from the karaka plant, scientific name Corynocarpus laevigatus. A central cluster of fleshy, bright orange-yellow oval drupes hangs down amidst a fan of large, glossy green leaves with detailed vein lines. The entire botanical study stands out in relief against a solid, heavily textured dark brown background panel. The identification word "KARAKA" is crisply printed in small sans-serif capital letters in the top-right field. Positioned in the upper-left corner is the bold face value denomination "1d" (One Penny). Spanning across the entire bottom base, the name of the issuing nation "NEW ZEALAND" is boldly rendered in a contrasting white serif typeface.
Circa: 1960-1967
Condition: Used- Hinged - Torn corner
Notes:
The karaka tree depicted holds deep historical significance across the islands; its large orange kernels were meticulously processed by the Māori into a vital food source after boiling and baking them for days to neutralize a highly potent, paralyzing nerve toxin.