Lot 160
New Britain, 1914, 2d on 20pf ultramarine, variety surcharge inverted (SG 53i), Setting II, position 5, on small piece, lightly cancelled by part "Rabaul, New Britain/ Jan 5 1915" oval d.s. in violet. Very Fine. A key variety. Michel 4K. SG £3,500 ($4,460)
ONLY TWO UNUSED AND TWO USED EXAMPLES OF THIS VARIETY ARE RECORDED.
Expertization: Signed Kilian BPP and 1988 Holcombe Certificate.
Provenance: The Marquess of Bute and Robert M. Gibbs
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Realized $8,000 |