Papua 1930 'Air' 1s sepia and olive error, SG117a

Papua 1930 'Air' 1s sepia and olive error, SG117aPapua 1930 'Air Mail' 1s sepia and olive, Harrison printing, type 11 overprint, ERROR OVERPRINT INVERTED, SG117a. A very fine mint example of this famous error with original gum. An exceptional example of this dramatic error, with the plane "looping the loop". Sanabria hand stamp on reverse as is the usual. Only one sheet of 40 existed and they are seldom seen on the market. This is the first time we have experienced the privilege of handling one.

It is extremely difficult to find better quality examples than this one

Serif 4 Choice Uncirculated and graded 85 by London Coins Grading Service and in their holder ALERT ME WHEN ANOTHER IS AVAILABLE >

which the author adds to signed copies of her books to authenticate them

These include:

Also includes 1922 2c on 1c blue-green and 4c on 2c carmine

a member of the welcoming committee for the triumphant American tour following Lindbergh’s historic flight

This is a single race-used stirrup signed by Lester in ink to the leather

Benjamin is recognized as playing a significant role is the development of the autograph collecting hobby in the late 19th and early 20th century

SG Specialised Catalogue Number: N64(2)g

Very fine unmounted mint with full original gum set of five imperforate imprimaturs with 'British Postal Museum and Archives' handstamps on reverse

Roy Walker

A scarce and classic stamp from Queen Victoria's reign