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Lot# 6686 - Auction 218-221

  • Lot# : 6686 Papua New Guinea

    1939: Die Proof for the 2 d. value printed in dull carmine-red, printed on inset card with reversed embossed number 3149 at upper left and manuscript "No. 24 7/7/39" at base. Reverse with oval handstamp 'Commonwealth Bank of Australia / Note Printing Branch' in violet. Some minor creases at edges but a very rare and fine Proof.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,300 CHF