Rare Lake Taupō misprint stamp sells for record price

Saturday 20 September 2025 · 4 outlets · 3 reports · updated Sat 20 Sep 2025, 9:12pm

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A rare 1902 or 1903 four-penny stamp featuring an upside-down image of Lake Taupō has sold at auction for a record price. The misprinted stamp, which fetched between $260,000 and $263,250, was sold by Mowbray Collectables. A buyer from the United States purchased the item.

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1. 1NewsSat 20 Sep 2025, 5:56pm

   Rare, century-old NZ stamp fetches record price at auction (opens in new tab)

2. RNZSat 20 Sep 2025, 7:13pm

   Rare stamp with upside-down picture of Lake Taupō sells for record $260,000 (opens in new tab)

3. The Post via StuffSat 20 Sep 2025, 9:12pm

   Stamp featuring upside down Lake Taupō fetches record-breaking price (opens in new tab)

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