Lot
610 
New Britain, 1914, G.R.I. 1s on German New Guinea 1m Carmine, "G.R.I." and value 4mm apart, o.g., hinge remnant, rich bright color, fresh and Very Fine, an attractive mint example of this scarce first issue high value; signed A. Diena, Scott Stamp Company. Scott No. 12 $3,500. SG No. 12 £3,500 ($4,980).
Realized: $1,400