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Lot# 3998 - Auction 227-233

  • Lot# : 3998 Papua New Guinea

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    1902: Registered cover to USA franked by 1901 ½ d. black & yellow-green (2), 1 d. black & carmine (2), 2 d. black & violet and 2½ d. black & ultramarine cancelled by "BNG" obliterators and by 'Port Moresby' cds (July 31). Reverse with Cooktown cds, Brisbane (Aug 12) transit, and re-addressed on arrival from Tacoma to Boston via Springfield (Sept 11). A rare and attractive first issue cover, together with a 1933 registered Iremonger cover with 1932 OS Official 9 d. lilac and violet (Gi O32) cancelled at Buna Bay.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 400 CHF