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Lot# 3740 - Auction 222-226

  • Lot# : 3740 New Guinea

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    Registration Labels Surcharged for Postage 1915 (Jan): 'GRI / 3d.' on Käwieng labels (#860-859 / 855-854), Setting A, positions 1-2/1-2, a fine unused block of four with '(Deutsch - Neuguinea)', marginal from base of sheet, small diagonal bend in margin not noticeable on front, superb unused without gum. Gibbs records very few examples of this stamp, all numbered between 801 to 900, just two multiples of this stamp are known, this being the second largest recorded multiple (a horizontal strip of five exists) and the sole known block of four. Discussed in the Gibbs handbook on page 100 and illustrated on page 101. An exceedingly fine and rare multiple Gi = £ 4'000+.rnrnProvenance: Collection Robert M. Gibbs, Corinphila sale 78, 27 Sept 1988, lot 1935.
    Starting bid : 1,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,700 CHF