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Lot# 3922 - Auction 227-233

  • Lot# : 3922 New Guinea

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    Setting 2 / GRI and Value 5 mm. Apart 1914 (Dec 16): 1 d. on 5 pf. green, Setting 2, position 1, a fine used example with variety "Surcharge Double" with the second surcharge shifted somewhat to right, tied to small piece by complete strike of oval RABAUL / NEW BRITAIN datestamp (Jan 6 1915) in violet (Gibbs type 8). A rare stamp, especially so in used condition, not recorded by Gibbs in used condition (see page 73). Rare and most unusual piece. Cert. BPA (2003) Gi = 5'000 for unused.
    Starting bid : 1,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,600 CHF