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Auction: 1026 - British Empire Stamps & Covers from the Vestey Collection
Lot: 439

New Guinea "N.W./PACIFIC/ISLANDS" Overprints 1918-23 Issues Kangaroo 2 1/2d. indigo, a complete forme of 30, showing missing "1" in fraction [2L33]; a few minor tone spots on reverse not affecting fine appearance, otherwise fine mint. A rare and most desirable positional multiple. B.P.A. Certificate (2007). S.G. 107/107a, £8,000+. Photo Estimate £ 5,000-6,000

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