Lot 609 o
New Britain, 1914, G.R.I. 2½d on German New Guinea 20pf Ultramarine, Fraction Bar Omitted, "G.R.I." and value 6mm apart (Gibbs type 6, overprint setting 9), Stephansort town cancel, strong color, Very Fine; with 2013 Gibbs certificate. Scott No. 6 var.SG No. 6a £9,500 ($13,520).
A GREAT NEW GUINEA RARITY WITH ONLY TWO EXAMPLES OF THE G.R.I. 1914 2½D ON 20PF WITH FRACTION BAR OMITTED KNOWN.
This stamp was discovered by the Rumsey auction firm and confirmed by Robert Gibbs in the fall of 2013.
Realized: $4,750