1901 2/6d Frame Plate Die Proof, Sperati photographic reproduction
Lot 1153
Estimate: $350
1932-40 Pictorials ½d (both printings) to £1, SG 130-45, few small faults, otherwise fresh mint (17). Cat £480
Lot 1154
Estimate: $750
1911 (30 Jan) inwards cover from Canada to Port Moresby franked QV ½c (small), ½c Centenary and KEVII 5c tied by Halifax datestamps, 'R' within oval, endorsed 'Via England', reverse with London registered cachet in purple, Brisbane transit in blue and Port Moresby arrival (9 Apr). Believed to be the only known registered use from Canada to Papua
Lot 1155
Estimate: $150
Realised Price : $200
Postal History: 1915 (26 May) cover Australia to Colombo bearing Kangaroo 1d, re-addressed in blue crayon, 'Daru/Papua'
Lot 1156
Estimate: $70
1938 (23 Jul) 'All-Up' Empire Air Mail Scheme cover with violet cachet flown Newport to Papua, RTS pointing finger and 'UNCLAIMED' cachet, Townsville and Port Moresby backstamps
