Auction No. 21 Saturday, 7 October 2017 / 2:00 pm start
1961 5/- patrol "unissued" MUH lower margin ...
Estimate $420
Realised: $400 plus premium
Category: Commonwealth & Foreign > Papua
Lot Details
1961 5/- patrol "unissued" MUH lower margin single. This was the first Australian printed multicoloured stamp prepared for release in 1962 but withdrawn before public issue because of the design showing rifles being carried. Up to 180 examples were acquired by the trade at the time. Retails at $750+ (see front cover)
