Worldwide Stamps and Covers NEW GUINEA Mandated Territory Issues
Sale No: 4
Lot No: 1059
Symbol: **
1925-27 Native Huts 2d 3d 6d 9d & 1/- Imprint blocks of 12 (6x2) from the base of the sheets, rather fragile with some minor perf separation & light toning, unmounted, Cat £600+.
(Qty 5 blocks)
POSTAL HISTORY: 1928 (June 28) Wau-Lae ACSC #P12a endorsed "By Air" franked with Huts 3d with typed 'AIR MAIL' & pre-cancelled with 'EDIE CREEK' cds, tied by 'GUINEA AIRWAYS LTD/WAU' h/s & signed in pencil by the co-pilot "AS Cross", faint vertical fold, Cat $2000. A key rarity: only 2 covers flown. Ex Alan Grey. [Carried by horse/mule Edie Creek- Wau and onwards per Junkers J34. Tom Frommer's example sold at our auction of 4.4.2017 for $3360]
Interestingly, it is clear that the stamp was cancelled before being affixed. We're also confident that this cover, being addressed to the Health Department at Salamaua, is a commercial item!
POSTAL HISTORY: 1930s cover with 'SS FIDERUN/NORD/DEUTSCHE/LLOYD/HONGKONG/NEW GUINEA SERVICE' cachet in rosine & Undated 2d cancelled on arrival with '.../MEL[...]ERS & CO/SHIPPING DEPT/HONG KONG' cachet in violet, light vertical fold at left.
POSTAL HISTORY: 1937 (Dec 1) cover to Argentina with Undated 2d x3 tied by Rabaul cds, registration h/s in black, Buenos Aires b/s & 'CERTIFICADOS/90/CENTRAL' h/s on the face. Rare destination.