1915 (Jan. 4) Cover bearing G.R.I 8d on 80pf, second setting (G.R.I 5mm from value) cancelled violet oval "RABAUL / NEW BRITAIN" datestamp (first day of use of this cancel), addressed to "Pvte Harry Lynch, Rabaul" and redirected to "KAEW, A COY". The envelope toned at left, not affecting the stamp or cancel, an uncommon stamp on cover. S.G. 26, £600 as a stamp. Photo on Page 202. (Image1)
Opening GBP 150.00
Sold...GBP 400.00
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Lot No: 1551
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1915 Registration labels surcharged G.R.I 3d, Herbertshohe (Deutsch Neu-Guinea) mint (transparent backing paper on reverse, one pulled perf), and Rabaul (Deutsch-Neuguinea) unused without gum. S.G. 33d, 36e, £925. (2). Photo on Page 184. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image1)
