Papua New Guinea Post "Panorama of Papua New Guinea" Definitives - 1973-1974

PAPUA NEW GUINEA POST from 1973 till 1974 issued 19 definitive stamps called "Panorama of Papua New Guinea". The series was released in four parts, It depicted aspects of life in the different Districts of Papua New Guinea. The stamps were printed by Serint, and replaced the definitive series of Shells issued in 1968-69. The designer was Richard Bates. First Day Cover postmarks originated from Port Moresby.

Part I - 13 June 1973
1c - Milne Bay
7c - Centrul District
9c - East New Britain
15c - Chimbu
25c - East Sepik
40c - Madang

Part II - 22 August 1973

5c - Bougainville
14c - Western District
21c - Gulf District
28c - Morobe
30c - New Ireland

Part III - 23 January 1974
3c - Southern Highlands
8c - West New Britain
10c - West Sepik District
20c - Manus District

60c - Northern District
$1.00 - Eastern Highlands

Part IV - 7 August 1974
6c - Western Highlands
$2.00 - Enga District