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Lot# 8081 - Auction 274-283

  • Lot# : 8081 New Guinea

    1916: A captured printed envelope from "Paur's Apotheke Rabaul" with German Arms, used as a receipt at the Rabaul Post Office for "3/9 d. in stamps on envelope only" and signed by the P.O. clerk dated "9/6/16", well struck with oval framed "THE TREASURY / RABAUL" handstamp in violet. Most unusual.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 340 CHF