Lot No. 1966
Auction No. | 30 |
Category |
Papua New Guinea Commonwealth & Foreign |
Est. | $1000 |
Status | SOLD $1250 |
1962 5/- Patrol in bottom left corner block of 4. Minor colour offset on gum of bottom two stamps. This was the first Australian printed multicoloured stamp prepared for release in 1962 but withdrawn before public issue because the design showed rifles being carried & this might cause a backlash considering past conflicts. A similar block sold in Ace Stamp Auctions Sale No. 29 sale sold for $1200+BP
Image represents the entire lot.