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Lot# 215 - Auction 321-332

  • Lot# : 215 Papua New Guinea

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    Incoming Mail 1884: Egypt 1 pi. ultramarine, a single example used on 1897 cover from Cairo to "The Honourable Colonial Treasurer, Port Moresby, British New Guinea", tied by "CAIRE" datestamps (March 11) in black. Reverse with probable part Aden cds (March 18) where placed on board the "Coromandel" to Bombay. BRISBANE duplex (April 24), COOKTOWN cds (April 28) and PORT MORESBY arrival on reverse with slight flap repair, struck on arrival with "♚ / BRITISH NEW GUINEA / TREASURER" datestamp (May 10) in blue. An extraordinary usage.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 440 CHF