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Lot# 6677 - Auction 218-221

  • Lot# : 6677 Papua New Guinea

    1911/15: The set of eight values complete from ½ d. yellow-green to 2 s. 6 d. rose-carmine, perf. 12½, all pre-cancelled at Port Moresby and sent for distribution to the UPU in Berne. Thereafter sent on to Bechuanaland and handstamped SPECIMEN (Samuel Type BEC2) in black. Small crayon mark in blue on each and minor imperfections but very rare.
    Starting bid : 350 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,600 CHF