Lot 907
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cover 1895 (12 Oct.) envelope (222x96mm.; two folds at left) to Brisbane bearing Queensland 1890-94 ½d. green block of eight (4x2) cancelled by "B.N.G" in oval of bars and showing fine "PORT MORESBY/BRITISH NEW GUINEA" c.d.s. alongside with, on reverse, Cooktown and arrival datestamps; some minor staining around perforations. A rare and remarkable franking. Photo
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cover 1895 (12 Oct.) envelope (222x96mm.; two folds at left) to Brisbane bearing Queensland 1890-94 ½d. green block of eight (4x2) cancelled by "B.N.G" in oval of bars and showing fine "PORT MORESBY/BRITISH NEW GUINEA" c.d.s. alongside with, on reverse, Cooktown and arrival datestamps; some minor staining around perforations. A rare and remarkable franking. Photo

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cover 1895 (12 Oct.) envelope (222x96mm.; two folds at left) to Brisbane bearing Queensland 1890-94 ½d. green block of eight (4x2) cancelled by "B.N.G" in oval of bars and showing fine "PORT MORESBY/BRITISH NEW GUINEA" c.d.s. alongside with, on reverse, Cooktown and arrival datestamps; some minor staining around perforations. A rare and remarkable franking. Photo
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VAT rate of 17.5% is payable on hammer price plus buyer’s premium.