essay 1d. black and carmine with overprint proof (essay) by the Government printer, J. Wood, at Port Moresby; the word "PAPUA" in large seriffed letters; some faults. Extremely rare being one of five proofs submitted by the printer. Photo | Christie's

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18 - 19 July 2001

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essay 1d. black and carmine with overprint proof (essay) by the Government printer, J. Wood, at Port Moresby; the word ''PAPUA'' in large seriffed letters; some faults. Extremely rare being one of five proofs submitted by the printer. Photo

Price realised

GBP 1,610

Estimate

GBP 800 - GBP 1,000

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essay 1d. black and carmine with overprint proof (essay) by the Government printer, J. Wood, at Port Moresby; the word "PAPUA" in large seriffed letters; some faults. Extremely rare being one of five proofs submitted by the printer. Photo

Provenance

Thomas L. Belknap, 1987
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