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Lot# 3819 - Auction 222-226

  • Lot# : 3819 Papua New Guinea

    1930 (Sept 15): Airmail 6 d. dull & pale purple optd. in carmine, a used sheet of 40 subjects, with full T. S. HARRISON imprint at base, showing position 32 with POSTACE for POSTAGE error, position 38 showing 'Dot in first 'P' of Papua', each stamp cancelled by 'Port Moresby' cds (Dec 10, 1930) in black. Minor corner bend in margin only, fresh and fine and most unusual.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 260 CHF