It's not clear what the 1855 in the stamp is a reference to -- Wellington was declared a city in 1840 and became the national capital city in 1865. It could be the earthquake of 1855 which raised some of the land later occupied by the airport.
Wednesday, November 20, 2019
Wellington Airport Opening First Day Cover, 24 October 1959
It's not clear what the 1855 in the stamp is a reference to -- Wellington was declared a city in 1840 and became the national capital city in 1865. It could be the earthquake of 1855 which raised some of the land later occupied by the airport.
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