Lot# 4006 - Auction 227-233
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Lot# : 4006 Papua New Guinea
1901/39: Unused collection with vertical watermark values to 1 s., 1906 values (Gi 17/26) fine unused including duplication and 'White Leaves' varieties, 1907 issue with line perf. 2 s. 6 d. pair with one stamp showing inverted 'd' for 'p' in 'Papua' opt., 1907/10 with 2 s. 6 d. (4), perf. 11 with values to 12 s. incl. varieties with some ex Dr. Gyp (Pedrazzo) collection; perf. 12½ set of four incl. 4 d. with Deformed "d" variety; 1909/10 perf. 11 complete set with additional varieties, 1909/10 perf. 12½ complete set with additional varieties incl. 2½ d. with thin 'd'; 1910 large Paua set of nine complete and additional varieties (most ex 'Gyp'); 1911/15 set complete and additional shades and varieties; 1916/31 extensive selection with many multiples and varieties including a sheet of 40 of the 1 d. grey-black & red, 3 d. error of colour but with toned perf. at right, 6 d. in marginal block with one stamp showing POSTACE variety, further imprint strips etc:, 1931/32 Official set complete etc. Generally fine to very fine, an exceptional collection.Starting bid : 2,000 CHFHammer price : 2,000 CHF