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Lot# 10687 - Auction 291-297

  • Lot# : 10687 Australia

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    Occupation of New Guinea 1914: ½ d. green in a horizontal pair, 1 d. red Die II and 2 d. grey, all punctured small "OS", used on 1914 correctly rated cover to Sydney (Soldier's concessionary Postage 1 d. + Registration 3 d.) tied by "Herbertshöhe" handstamps in violet. Endorsed at top "Garrison Duty on Active Service, Herbertshöhe" in manuscript and sender's name and rank at lower left. Backstamped at Sydney (Dec 14). A rare and fine cover.rnProvenance: Prestige, Melbourne, 25 Jan 2003, lot 488.
    Starting bid : 2,500.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 4,400.00 CHF