Lot 1290
New Britain, 1915, G.R.I. 3d on Rabaul registration label, "Deutsch-Neuguinea", tied by purple "Rabaul, New Britain, May 10, 1916" oval datestamp along with N.W. Pacific Islands ½d, 1d, 2d and 2½d singles, on registered cover to Chicago Ill., magenta "Passed by Censor" circular handstamp and purple "Censored" straightline, censor red on white tape; various backstamps including Chicago (1.31) arrival cds, Very Fine and scarce; signed Bartels. SG No. 33d.Scott No. 43b Estimate $2,000 - 3,000.
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Realized: $2,300