Tradition und Erfahrung in klassischer Philatelie seit 1919

Losnr. 3688 - 222.-226. Auktion

  • Losnr. : 3688 New Guinea

    Setting 1 / GRI and Value 6 mm. Apart 1914 (Oct 17): 1 d. on 3 pf. brown, a fine used block of four, Setting 1, positions 6-7/6-7, cancelled by two complete strikes on First Day of Issue by 'RABAUL / *Oct 17 1914*' datestamps in violet (Gibbs type 2). The block with large part og., the lower pair with diagonal bend not affecting the appearance in any way. Superb and of great scarcity, an important multiple. Illustrated in 'GRI' by Robert Gibbs on page 65. Gi = £ 3'400+.rnrnProvenance: Collection Robert M. Gibbs, Corinphila, sale 78, 27 Sept 1988, lot 1745.rn                        Collection Tim Rybak, Belgrave, Melbourne, 26 April 2008, lot 78.
    Ausruf : 1.000 CHF
    Zuschlag : 1.700 CHF