cover 1895 (12 Oct.) envelope to Brisbane, bearing Queensland 1895 1d. block of four (upper pair with slight fading) twice cancelled with Port Moresby "B.N.G" eight bar obliterator and with despatch c.d.s. at lower left corner, two transit c.d.s. on reverse. Photo | Christie's

Sale 1280

BRITISH EMPIRE STAMPS & POSTAL HISTORY

Spink London

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18 - 19 July 2001

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Lot 780

cover 1895 (12 Oct.) envelope to Brisbane, bearing Queensland 1895 1d. block of four (upper pair with slight fading) twice cancelled with Port Moresby ''B.N.G'' eight bar obliterator and with despatch c.d.s. at lower left corner, two transit c.d.s. on reverse. Photo

Price realised

GBP 690

Estimate

GBP 700 - GBP 800

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cover 1895 (12 Oct.) envelope to Brisbane, bearing Queensland 1895 1d. block of four (upper pair with slight fading) twice cancelled with Port Moresby "B.N.G" eight bar obliterator and with despatch c.d.s. at lower left corner, two transit c.d.s. on reverse. Photo
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