German Colonies: German New Guinea, 1913 German-English Airship Expedition label, 2m ultramarine, unused without gum, Very Fine. Sieger I; €1,000 for NH ($1,120).
This and a similar 1-Mark version were issued to raise funds for a proposed joint German-British airship survey of New Guinea. The expedition was scheduled to begin in late 1914 but, due to the outbreak of World War I, never took place. Suggested Bid $150-200 (Image)
Suggested Bid $150-200
Opening US$ 170.00
Sold...US$ 170.00
Closed..Mar-29-2021, 13:26:14 EST
Sold For 170
Sale No: 755
Lot No:292
Symbol:(Cat No:$1,120
German Colonies: German New Guinea, 1913 German-English Airship Expedition label, 2m ultramarine, unused without gum, Very Fine. Sieger I; €1,000 for NH ($1,120).
This and a similar 1 mark version were issued to raise funds for a proposed joint German-British airship survey of New Guinea. The expedition was scheduled to begin in late 1914 but, due to the outbreak of World War I, it never took place. Suggested Bid $150-200 (Image)