Lot 287
Papua, 1901, Postal Notice, reading "On and After 1st July, 1901 British New Guinea STAMPS will be used for POSTAL PURPOSES in the Possessions instead of Queensland Stamps. D. Ballantine, Chief Postmaster Port Morsby, 14 June 1901", "BB" in red pencil at upper right, rebacked with climactic stains, otherwise Very Fine, a rare postal notice.Estimate $200 - 300.
Great Britain controlled the South-East of the island of New Guinea since late 1884. The colony was administered from Queensland whose stamps were in use between 1885 and 1901. The colonial datestamps bore the "B.N.G" abbreviation.
Current Opening Bid: $100
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Papua, 1901, "British New Guinea", ½d black & yellow green, complete Sheet of 30, watermark vertical, o.g., mostly never hinged, bright color, a couple of tone spots on bottom selvage, top right corner clipped, some gum creases not visible from the front, otherwise Fine to Very Fine, a scarce first issue sheet. SG No. 9 £750 ($1,000).Scott No. 1 $720 as singles.
Current Opening Bid: $130
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Papua, 1901, "British New Guinea", ½d black & yellow green, watermark vertical, pane of 20, o.g., much never hinged (some gum toning), plus a block of 20, showing the white leaves (R4/5) and unshaded leaves (R6/3) plate flaws, lower left corner of the selvage missing, generally F.-V.F., a very scarce first issue sheet. SG No. 9.Scott No. 1 $1,200 as singles.
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Current Opening Bid: $150
Lot
290 
Papua, 1901, "British New Guinea", ½d black & yellow green, watermark vertical, block of four on cover canceled with Barred "BNG" plus scarce "Territory Papua" straight line in purple, Samarai 11 Mar, 07 cds at left, addressed to Palmerston New Zealand, backstamped with Sydney transit and Palmerston orb receiving cds's, opening tears at top and severely toned, still Fine, a very scarce early Lakatoi cover to New Zealand. SG No. 9.Scott No. 1 Estimate $150 - 200.
Current Opening Bid: $80
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Papua, 1901, "British New Guinea", 1d black & carmine, Complete Sheet of 30, watermark vertical, o.g., mostly never hinged, rich vibrant color well centered, hinge reinforcing on corners and middle of right and left selvage, some tone spots on a couple of the stamps, otherwise Fine to Very Fine, a very scarce sheet. SG No. 10 £510 ($680).Scott No. 2 $405 as singles.
Current Opening Bid: $80
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Papua, 1901, "British New Guinea", 4d black & sepia, deformed "d" at left used, watermark vertical, canceled barred "BNG", plus a second copy with the variety on a stamp overprinted "Papua" mint, still Very Fine, a scarce duo. SG No. 13a, 42a £1,300 ($1,730).Scott No. 5a, 23a $860 as singles.
Current Opening Bid: $200
Lot 293 o
Papua, 1905, "British New Guinea", 2s6d black & brown, watermark horizontal, with light Samarai cds cancel, Very Fine, a scarce stamp used. SG No. 8 £550 ($730).Scott No. 8 var. $700.
Current Opening Bid: $80
Lot 294 o
Papua, 1905, "British New Guinea", 2s6d black & brown, medium to thick paper, watermark vertical, with Port Morsby cds, well centered with fresh color, Very Fine and choice, the key stamp of the country, scarce; with 1997 B.P.A. certificate. SG No. 16 £4,000 ($5,320).Scott No. 8 var. Estimate $750 - 1,000.
Current Opening Bid: $375
Lot 295 o
Papua, 1905, "British New Guinea", 2s6d Black & Brown, Sperati Reproduction, Medium to Thick Paper, watermark vertical, with barred cancel, also included is additional photo of just the frame, Very Fine and rare, one of the rarest Sperati Reproductions, very few were produced; with 2001 BPA pink Certificate. SG No. 16R.Scott No. 8R Estimate $400 - 600.
Current Opening Bid: $200
Lot 296 o
Papua, 1906, Large "Papua" on 4d black & sepia with Deformed "d" variety, watermark vertical, on left value tablet, rich color with good centering, Very Fine, a rare variety used, clearly undervalued in Scott. SG No. 25a £2,000 ($2,660).Scott No. 15a Estimate $500 - 750.
Current Opening Bid: $250