These two beautiful stamps from New Zealand’s 1988 Maritime Heritage issue celebrate the nation’s strong bond with the sea. The 80-cent stamp depicts a tranquil yacht harbour scene at sunrise, evoking New Zealand’s vibrant recreational sailing culture. The $1.50 stamp shows a large merchant vessel escorted by a tugboat, symbolising the importance of maritime trade and shipping to the country’s economy. Together, they portray both the leisure and industry aspects of New Zealand’s maritime life, rendered in a modern illustrative style characteristic of the late 1980s issues.