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Lot# 1806 - Auction 244-249

  • Lot# : 1806 New Guinea

    New Guinea, Stamps of Australia overprinted 1918/19: Triple-rate Cover from Rabaul to Berlin, Germany bearing KGV 1 d. carmine-red as well as Kangaroo 2 d. grey and vert. pair 3 d. greenish olive, tied by light RABAUL (26 NO 19) cds's, with light vertical-oval "PASSED BY CENSOR No 2 AN & MEF" cachet in violet alongside, and 'Opened by Censor Rabaul' strip. One 3 d. defective, some edge wear affecting three stamps, an interesting cover to the administration of the NEU GUINEA COMPAGNIE.
    Starting bid : 800 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold