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  • Lot# : 3970 New Guinea

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    Setting 10 / GRI and Value 5 mm. Apart 1914 (Dec 16): 5 d. on 50 pf. black & purple on buff, Setting 10, position 4, an unused example with variety "Surcharge Double", both surcharges from the same position, of good colour and centering, light natural gum bend, fresh and fine, large part og. Gibbs records, on page 120 of the handbook, just 3 unused examples. An extremely rare stamp. Cert. BPA (2017) Gi = £ 10'000.rnrnProvenance: Harmers, London, 24 Aug 1998, lot 3371.
    Starting bid : 3,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 6,000 CHF