Lot 157 P
New Guinea, Airmail, 1935, Bulolo Goldfields, £5 violet, die proof, in color of the £2 issue, on wove (66x56mm), printed "128" reverse die and manuscript "13", initialed "FM" (of Frank Manly the designer and engraver of the £2 and other values and many Australian 1930 issues) and "20/2/35" at bottom right; slight foxing on overlay mat, Very Fine. SG No. 205.Scott No. C45 Estimate $7,500 - 10,000.
A UNIQUE DIE PROOF OF THE 1935 £5 BULOLO GOLDFIELDS AIRMAIL ISSUE IN VIOLET.