Auction No. 24 Saturday, 28 July 2018 / 1:00 pm start
1962 5/- Patrol in top right corner block of 4. ...
Estimate $1,300
Realised: $1,200 plus premium
Category: Commonwealth & Foreign > Papua New Guinea
Lot Details
1962 5/- Patrol in top right corner block of 4. MUH with one unit very slightly creased. This was the first Australian printed multicoloured stamp prepared for release in 1962 but withdrawn before public issue because of the design showing rifles being carried with this being one of only 2 positional pieces for this corner recorded. A single in Ace Stamp Auctions Sale No. 22 sale sold for $400 +BP. Retail is $3000+
