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Lot Description |
CV or Estimate |
| 3440 |
*/(*) |
 1907/10: Lakatoi 2½ d. black & ultramarine, Crown over double-lined A wmk., specialised positional study. A dedicated album page comprising nine unused examples of the 2½ d. value showing the scarce variety
"Reverse Watermark" (viewed from the back of the stamp, double-lined ‘A’ facing right). The examples are identified by sheet position, including position: 2, 11, 12, 15, 16, 18, 22, 23 (Rift) & 24, providing an instructive comparative study of
watermark orientation across the sheet. Two with marginal selvedge, confirming plating position and watermark alignment. Condition generally fine to very fine, all but one with large part original gum. A scarce and seldom assembled positional study
of the reversed watermark variety, offering strong specialist and exhibition potential (Image 1)
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Currently...CHF 750.00
Closing..Nov-23, 11:59 PM |
| 3441 |
* |
 1907/10: Lakatoi 4 d. black and sepia, Crown over double-lined A wmk., perf 11, an unused example, of fresh colour, position 18 variety "Deformed d" and "Inverted and Reversed Watermark", large part original gum, very fine and
attractive example of this rare watermark variety; currently unpriced. Cert. Blair (2021) (Image 1)
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Currently...CHF 1,500.00
Closing..Nov-23, 11:59 PM |
| 3442 |
*/(*) |
 1907/10: Lakatoi 2½ d. black & ultramarine and 4 d. black and sepia, Crown over double-lined A wmk., specialised positional study. A dedicated album page comprising five examples of the 2½ d. (2 unused) and
four unused examples of the 4 d. all with variety "Reverse Watermark". The examples are identified by sheet position, including position: 5, 7, 14, 16, 24 (3) and 28 (comet), providing an instructive comparative study of watermark orientation across
the sheet. Condition generally fine, the odd fault, several with original gum. A scarce and seldom assembled positional study, offering strong specialist and exhibition potential (Image 1)
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Currently...CHF 750.00
Closing..Nov-23, 11:59 PM |
| 3443 |
* |
 1909/10: Lakatoi 2½ d. black & dull blue, Crown over double-lined A wmk., a perf 11 and a perf 12½ , unused examples, with variety "Reverse Watermark", on position: 27 and 5 respectively, of fresh colour, the SG62 with
short perfs left side and a small gum thin, otherwise both generally fine with original gum. A scarce duo, offering strong specialist and exhibition potential (Image 1)
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Currently...CHF 350.00
Closing..Nov-23, 11:59 PM |
| 3444 |
* |
 1910 (Jan): Lakatoi 2½ d. black and dull blue, Crown over double-lined A wmk., perf 11, a used example, of fresh colour, lightly cancelled by a black cds, position 17 variety "Thin d" and "Inverted and Reversed Watermark",
fine and attractive example of this rare watermark variety (Image 1)
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Currently...CHF 750.00
Closing..Nov-23, 11:59 PM |
| 3445 |
* |
 1910/11: Lakatoi 2 s. 6 d. black & brown, Type B, upright Crown over double-lined A watermark, perf 12½, an unused example, of fresh colour, with imperforate at right. An exceptional positional example from position 1,
showing a right-hand imperforate margin, the remaining three sides perforated 12½ as issued. The part right selvedge confirms its origin from the sheet edge. A rare production variety of the 1910/11 printing and is seldom encountered, particularly on
the high-value 2 s. 6 d. Type B. Fine and with large part original gum. A highly desirable sheet-edge imperforate variety of this key high denomination (Image
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Currently...CHF 125.00
Closing..Nov-23, 11:59 PM |
| 3446 |
(*) |
 1916: Lakatoi 5 s. Die Proof printed in black on toned unwatermarked wove paper (51 x 47 mm.), progressive state with the engraving on the value tablets unfinished and sky unembellished. The sole progressive Die Proof known:
the only other recorded 5 s. Proof is in the completed state. Unqiue and of great rarity. Cert. Ceremuga (2017) (Image 1)
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Currently...CHF 2,000.00
Closing..Nov-23, 11:59 PM |
| 3447 |
*/bof |
 1930 (15 Sept): “AIR MAIL” carmine overprint on 6 d. dull and pale purple Lakatoi, Harrison printing. Group of three items showing position 39 “Tail flaw”, comprising used lower marginal imprint blocks of six with
“T.S. Harrison, Australian Note and Stamp Printer” and a block of four, together with an additional unused single example. Fresh colour and clear impressions throughout, the imprint margins well preserved; the unused example with large part og.,
lightly mounted. Minor tone spotting to the imprint block otherwise very fine. A scarce group illustrating this distinctive constant variety, used examples of the position 39 flaw being particularly difficult to obtain. Unpriced (Image 1)
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Currently...CHF 200.00
Closing..Nov-23, 11:59 PM |
| 3448 |
**/*/bof |
1930 (Sept 15): Air Mail 6 d. dull and pale purple, wmk. Crown to right of A, unused T.S. Harrison imprint blocks (2) with block of six (3 x 2) with sixth stamp (position 39) showing the "Tail Flaw"; and a corner marginal block of fifteen (5 x 3)
also with T.S. Harrison imprint showing position 27 (second stamp) with "POSTACE" flaw in left tablet and position 39 showing the "Tail Flaw", fresh and fine, large part or unmounted og. Fine positional multiples
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Currently...CHF 200.00
Closing..Nov-23, 11:59 PM |
| 3449 |
**/* |
 1929 (Oct): “AIR MAIL” overprint in black on 3 d. Lakatoi, Cooke printing on yellowish paper, group of thirteen unused examples illustrating a range of shades, including two examples in the scarcer Prussian blue.
Fresh colour and generally well centred throughout, fine condition with large part og. A useful and attractive study group demonstrating the shade variations of this issue (Image 1)
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Currently...CHF 100.00
Closing..Nov-23, 11:59 PM |
| 3457 |
**/* |
 Lots & Collections; 1901/05: Lakatoi thin paper printings: comprehensive assembly SG1a-SG16a, including SG4ab, with accompanying certificates. The page comprises SG1a (½ d., thin paper, horizontal wmk. -
cert), SG4a (2½ d. black & ultramarine), SG4ab (2½ d. black & dull blue, thin paper), SG9a (½ d. thin paper), SG10a (1 d. thin paper), SG10 (comb perf. thin paper, unlisted in SG), SG11a (2 d. thin paper), SG13b (4 d. black & sepia, thin
paper), SG13b (4 d. “Deformed d”, thin paper - cert), SG14a (6 d. thin paper - cert), SG15a (1 s. thin paper - cert), and SG16a (2 s. 6 d. black & brown, thin paper). A highly important and rarely encountered specialised group of the thin paper
printings, representing both horizontal and vertical Multiple Rosettes watermarks and including the scarce comb perforation on thin paper. The exceptionally rare SG4ab is present in very fine condition, seldom offered thus. All examples are unused,
unmounted or lightly mounted, with the sole exception of the used SG10. The key thin paper rarities are supported by Blair certificates, confirming authenticity and quality. A cohesive study of the elusive thin paper issue, seldom assembled in this
completeness and condition Gi = £5,245+ (Image 1)
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Currently...CHF 1,250.00
Closing..Nov-23, 11:59 PM |
| 3458 |
*/(*) |
 1901/05: Lakatoi specialised study on Plate 2 Position 29 constant variety “Cross on the Hill”, represented across twelve unused examples, spanning multiple denominations and printings. The page comprises SG1 (½
d. green), SG2 (1 d. carmine), SG3 (2 d. ultramarine), SG5 (4 d. black and brown), SG6 (6 d. black and olive-green), SG7 (1 s. black and orange), SG9 (½ d. yellow-green), SG10 (1d red), SG11 and SG11a (2 d. violet shades), SG16a (2 s. 6 d. brown and
black), and SG17 (4 d. sepia Large “Papua” overprint). The assembly clearly demonstrates the constancy of the flaw in the vignette; a distinct cross-shaped marking on the hill above the Lakatoi; confirming its origin in the keyplate and its
persistence across values, shades, and the subsequent large “Papua” overprint. In the main fresh colours and good to fine with very fine present, the odd fault, neatly arranged as a cross-denomination plating study, exclusively unused with all but
one with original gum Gi = £ 1'280+ (Image 1)
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Currently...CHF 250.00
Closing..Nov-23, 11:59 PM |
| 3459 |
**/*/bof |
 1901/07: Study of the “Sickle Flaw” Plate 1, Position 28, comprising 1 d. black and carmine, bottom marginal block of six in state I (SG2), unmounted large part og. fresh and fine; six singles in differing states
and values, includes unused ½ d. early state I (SG1) has vertical crease, 4 d. state II (SG5), used 1 s. state II (SG7), unused 2½ d. early State III (SG3), and used 2½ d. late state III (SG24), clearly illustrating the development and progression of
the flaw. All of good to fresh colour and fine appearance. A scarce and instructive specialist assembly, neatly presented on album page, ideal for exhibition or further plate study. Rare assembly (Image 1)
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Currently...CHF 150.00
Closing..Nov-23, 11:59 PM |
| 3460 |
**/*/(*) |
 1901/07: Lakatoi “White Leaves” variety study, specialised group of twenty-four unused examples arranged on three album pages, illustrating the distinctive “White Leaves” flaw across several issues including first
issues ½ d. (4), 2 d. (2) and 2½ d. (1), large “Papua” overprint (1906) ½ d. (2), 2 d. (2), 2½ d. (3) and 1 s. (1) and small “Papua” overprint (1907) printings ½ d. (1), 2 d. (2), 2½ d. (4), 4 d. (1) and 1 s. (1). The study includes examples showing
a range of shades, watermark orientations and printings. A useful specialist group demonstrating the development of this well-known Lakatoi plate variety across multiple issues. Condition generally fine, with the majority with large part og. A scarce
and instructive assembly for the specialist collector of Papua Lakatoi varieties Gi = £ 1'832+ (Image 1)
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Currently...CHF 250.00
Closing..Nov-23, 11:59 PM |
| 3461 |
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 1901/05: Lakatoi issue “Cross” watermark study (paper registration marks), small specialised group arranged on three album pages, comprising seven used examples including ½ d., 2 d., 2½ d., 6 d., 2 s. 6 d. Values
(SG1,3,4,6, 21,45a & 69a), showing the distinctive cross watermark caused by paper registration marks. The group includes both horizontal and vertical watermark orientations, examples on thick and thin papers, and both line and comb perforations,
with positions noted where identifiable. A scarce and instructive assembly illustrating this unusual papermaking variety, seldom encountered and rarely formed into a dedicated study; condition generally fine. An interesting reference group for the
specialist in the Lakatoi issues (Image 1)
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Currently...CHF 100.00
Closing..Nov-23, 11:59 PM |
| 3462 |
**/* |
 1901/11: Lakatoi, impressive collection of 20 primarily full, few part sheets of this issue in unused / unmounted og. condition, including 1901/05 Gi 1 & 2, 1907 (May-June) Gi 39 & 40 (2), 1907/10 Gi 47
& 49, 1909/10 Gi 59 (2), 60 (2), 62 (2), 63 (2) & 66, 1910/11 Gi 75, 76, 77 & 80, many showing uncatalogued varieties; also single examples and multiples incl. Gi 10 with variety 'Cross-Watermark', Gi 18, a corner marginal block of six (3
x 2), positions 23/24/25/28/29/30, with variety on position 28 "Sickle Flaw", Gi 21-15 showing 'Kiss prints' and other varities, and Gi 38 showing the variety “Damaged Rosette to Watermark” (Image 1)
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Currently...CHF 1,500.00
Closing..Nov-23, 11:59 PM |
| 3463 |
**/*/(*) |
 1901/07: Lakatoi study of “Kiss Print” and associated constant and transient flaws, represented across multiple denominations, papers and overprint settings. The page comprises twelve examples (8 unused) SG9 (½
d., vertical wmk., damaged right-hand leaves), SG2 (1 d., double impression on right-hand value tablet), SG10 (1 d., deformed “P” on right-hand value tablet), SG12 (2½ d. thick paper, .042, Royal Blue shade), SG3 (2 d., horizontal wmk., “Legless Boat
People”), SG11 (2 d., inking flaw with over-inking of frame), SG41 (2½ d. Small “Papua”, double frame “kiss print”), SG4 (frame ink flaw), SG4 (horizontal wmk., 30mm setting not 28mm), SG23 (2 d. large “Papua”, double dot to “A” of Papua), SG2
(horizontal wmk., line through sail), and SG5 (4 d., line through sail). The assembly illustrates a range of production varieties, including true double impressions (“kiss prints”), constant plate flaws, over-inking and transient inking anomalies, as
well as watermark and setting differences. Collectively the material demonstrates the interaction between keyplate and duty plate, press pressure irregularities, and overprint setting characteristics across both British New Guinea and subsequent
Papua issues. Fresh colours and fine to very fine throughout, neatly arranged as a comparative technical study, unused examples mostly with original gum, the odd fault (SG2 has small tear). Overall fine and an interesting and useful page (Image 1)
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Currently...CHF 100.00
Closing..Nov-23, 11:59 PM |
| 3464 |
**/* |
 1901/07: Comprehensive study of the “Sickle Flaw” on Plate 1, across multiple values and states, all unused (12). The assembly comprises examples of the flaw on 1 d. (2) in state I and late III (SG2 & 19), 2
d. (2) state I and II (SG3 & 11), 2½ d. (3) state III, II and late III (SG41 (2) & 24), 4 d. (2) state I and II (SG5 & 17), 6 d. (2) late state III and III (SG6 & 18) and 1 s. (1) state II (SG19), illustrating state 1, state 2, state
III and late state 3 manifestations, including clearly developed and heavily progressed impressions. A particularly instructive grouping demonstrating the evolution of the plate flaw across denominations and issues, neatly presented on an album page.
In the main fresh colour and large part og., generally fine to very fine throughout, a scarce and desirable specialist study (Image 1)
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Currently...CHF 200.00
Closing..Nov-23, 11:59 PM |
| 3465 |
**/* |
 1901/07: Lakatoi 2½ d. black and dull blue: specialist study page comprising ten examples, including SG4 (horizontal wmk., used), two examples of SG12 (thick paper, vertical wmk.) and seven examples of SG35ac
(small “Papua” overprint, horizontal wmk., dull blue shade), unused (9) and of fair to fresh colour and original gum. The group illustrates paper, watermark and shade distinctions within the issue, including thick paper 0.042" examples and horizontal
watermark varieties. Noted are constant overprint varieties including “d for p” and “Postage” error, together with both hinged and unmounted examples. Two of the scarcer stamps are accompanied by Ceremuga certificates confirming classification
(SG35ac & SG12), both described as thick (0.105mm), more transparent paper, both with browning. A scarce and instructive comparative assembly, neatly presented on album page (Image 1)
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Currently...CHF 350.00
Closing..Nov-23, 11:59 PM |
| 3466 |
* |
 1901/07: Lakatoi 2½ d. black and dull blue: Positional study of plate position 17 showing the constant variety “Thin D”, represented across multiple printings and paper types. The page comprises six unused
examples: SG4 (horizontal wmk., thick paper), SG12 (vertical wmk., thick paper), SG24 (horizontal wmk., thick paper), SG35a and SG35ac (horizontal wmk., thin paper, including dull blue shade), and SG41 (vertical wmk., medium paper). The assembly
clearly demonstrates the persistence of the “Thin D” variety through differing watermark orientations and paper thicknesses. Fresh colour, the odd imperfection, generally fine throughout, neatly presented as a comparative specialist study, with large
part original gum (Image 1)
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Currently...CHF 350.00
Closing..Nov-23, 11:59 PM |
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