Lot# 6711 - Auction 218-221
Auction 218-221
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Lot# : 6711 New Guinea
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Setting 1 / GRI and Value 6 mm. Apart 1914 (Oct 17): 2 d. on 20 pf. ultramarine, Setting 1, position 9, and 3 d. on 30 pf. black & orange on buff, Setting 1 position 6; used on cover to Rabaul and tied by 'RABAUL / *Oct 17 1914*" datestamps (Gibbs type 2) in violet. Minor cover bend away from adhesives, fresh and fine, a charming First Day of Issue usage. Signed Holcombe Gi = £ 600+ off cover.Starting bid : 300 CHFHammer price : 750 CHF -
