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Auction: 5026 - The Edward Gilbert Collection of Important British Empire
Lot: 1075

xPapua — 1/- sepia and olive marginal example from the left of the sheet, variety overprint inverted, fresh with large part original gum. A fine example of this spectacular airmail variety. Sanabria and "sg/ny" handstamps on reverse. Philatelic Foundation (1958) and B.P.A. (1999) Certificates. Sc. C4a; S.G. 117a, £5,500. Photo Estimate £ 2,500-3,000

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