1897-99 opt Eagle 25pf orange, error opt INVERTED. VF fresh M. SG 5(var), Mi 5bk cat €2800. Only 1 sheet printed, which was discovered before it was sent to the colony. Important New Guinea rarity - previous 2 examples we offered realised $4400+ & $3500+. Exp Their, plus 2008 Jaschke-Lantelme BPP photo cert. (P) (Image1)
Estimate AU$2,000
Opening AU$ 1,300.00
Sold...AU$ 1,300.00
Closed..Aug-25-2021, 17:00:00 EST
Sold For 1300
Sale No: 368
Lot No: 2684
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German Colonies: 1897-1919 Collection inc German New Guinea 1901 Yacht 20pf-1Mk, 3Mk & 5Mk, no wmk opt Specimen, 2004 Ceremuga photo-cert. 1901 Yacht to 3Mk. Marshall Is 1901-19 Yacht to 5Mk. 1914-15 'GRI 2d' opt Yacht 10pf. Samoa 1901 Yacht to 80pf. 1914 'GRI ½d' opt yacht 3d. German East Africa 1897 Eagle 2p on 3pt & 3p on 5pf. Mostly F-VF M/U, 80%+ being M. SG cat £1350+ = A$2500+. (86). (P) (Image1)