Introduction* British*New*Guinea,*the*southern*part*of*the*east*of*the*island*became* Papua*in*1906.**

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1 Page 1 of 71 Introduction* The*postal*history*of*Papua*and*New*Guinea*is*confusing*and* immensely*complex*to*a*philatelic*newcomer.* Historically,*New*Guinea*as*it*was*called*by*Colonists*was*divided*into* German*and*British*domains.*So*it*remained*until*the*start*of*world* War*I.** Soon*after*the*conDlict*began,*German*New*Guinea*was*occupied*by*a* larger*australian*force,*which*continued*to*rule*the*former*colony* until*1921.*in*that*year,*australia*was*granted*a*mandate*by*the* League*of*Nations*which*formalised*it s*possession.* British*New*Guinea,*the*southern*part*of*the*east*of*the*island*became* Papua*in*1906.** In*the*early*days*of*White*settlement,*Letters*from*Papua*were* merely*handed*to*the*captains*of*passing*ships,*together*with*any* necessary*cash*for*posting*on*arrival*at*an*established*post* ofdice (*Rosenblum,+Stamps+of+Papua,+1966)* In*1885,*The*Government*of*Queensland*established*a*Post*OfDice*at* Granville.*This*is*now*a*suburb*of*Port*Moresby.* Queensland*stamps*were*used,*initially*cancelled**by*a*die*with*N.G.*at* the*centre*of*an*oval*formed*by* eight*horizontal*bars.* This*did*not*satisfy*the*British* authorities,*as*the*proper*name* was*british*new*guinea.*it*was* replaced*after*two*years*use.* In*the*period*1885*to*1901,* when*british*new*guinea* stamps*were*introduced,*the* following*cancellations*were* used.**(+roger+lee,+the+postal+ History+of+British+New+Guinea+ and+papua+1885+to+1942,*1983)

2 Page of 2 71 Terminology+ Prices:* ***Mint*unhinged* ****Mint*hinged* * ***Used* **Used*on*cover* Shades:*Listed*under*capital*letters* Paper*varieties:*Watermark*positions;*Upright,*Inverted,*Reversed;* Reversed*and*inverted:*a,#aa,#ab,*etc.,* Paper*types:*Thick,*Thin,*Intermediate.*(at*least*2mm*into*design):*b,#ba,# bb.*etc.,* Perforations*varieties:*Double*perforation,*misplaces,*Imperforate*errors;* OS*punctures* Printing*varieties:*Gutter*pairs,*Offsets,*Double*and*kiss*prints,*Dry*ink,* Other*ink*stripping*variety;*inconstant*Dlaws;*errors*during*printing* * * c,#ca,#cb,#etc.,* *** ** Plate*varieties:*Plate*Dlaws,*retouches,*rebentries,*etc.,* Listed*under*d,e,f,g,h,*up*to*v.?* Cancelled*to*order* Cancellations*(Rarity)* Publicity*cards,*specimen*overprints* First*day*covers* Monograms,*Imprints*and*Plate*numbers:* Essays*(E)* Die*Proofs*(DP)* Plate*proofs,*including*colour*trials.*(PP)*

3 Page 3 of 71 Abbreviations* Mint*unmounted,*original*gum* * Mint*previously*mounted* * **** Used* **** * Used*on*cover* c.d.s.*** Circular*Date*Stamp* c.t.o.*** Cancelled*to*Order* f.d.c**** First*day*cover* imperf.*** Imperforate* opt.* **** Overprint* perf.*** Perforation* wmk.* Watermark* The#Printers# *** In*1909,*a*Stamp*Printing*Branch*of*the*Commonwealth*Treasury* Department*was*established*in*Melbourne.*Mr*J.*B.*Cooke*was* appointed*commonwealth*stamp*printer.* In*May*of*1918,*Mr*Cooke*retired*ans*the*Stamp*Printing*Branch*was* abolished*as*a*separate*entity.*responsibility*for*the*printing*of* stamps*was*transferred*to*the*note*printing*branch,*a*section*of*the* Treasury*Department.*Mr*T.*S.*Harrison,*note*printer*and*engraver,* succeeded*mr.*cooke*as*australian*note*and*stamp*printer.* In*1924,*the*Note*Printing*Branch*was*transferred*to*the*control*of*the* Commonwealth*Bank.* From*February*of*1926,*Mr*A.*J.*Mullett,*the*retired*Victorian*Government* Printer*acted*as*Australian*Note*and*Stamp*Printer*until*a* replacement*for*mr.*harrison*arrived*from*britain.*mr*john*ash,*from* Scotland*took*over*as*Australian*Note*and*Stamp*Printer*in*June*of* 1927.*In*the*early*1930 s*he*oversaw*the*changebover*from* letterpress*to*recessbprinting.*mr*ash*retired*in*april*1940.* In*April*of*1940,*Mr*W.*C.*G.*McCracken*took*over*as*ANSP.*He*expanded*the* service*and*introduced*photo*gravure*techniques.*mr*mccracken* retired*on*the*22nd*of*march*1963.*

4 Page 4 of 71 The#Watermarks# The*Quatrefoil,*(or*as*it*is*now*called,*Rosette)*was*adopted* for*use*in*parts*of*the*british*empire*which*were*not* Crown*Colonies.*Thus*Sarawak,*Zanzibar,*Johore*and* Sudan*made*use*of*the*Quatrefoil*at*some*time.*In*the* Sudan,*it*had*to*be*with*drawn*as*the*natives*thought*the* design*concealed*the*christian*emblem,*which*they*were* being*asked*to*kiss,*when*they*licked*the*stamps!*(stanley+ Gibbons+Monthly+Journal,+August+1925,+page+257)+ The*Rosette*was*used*as*the*watermark*for*stamps*which*were*recess* printed*by*de*la*rue,*in*england*from*1901*to*1906.*during*that*time* the*name*of*the*territory*was*changed*from*british*new*guinea*to* Papua,*the*natives *name*for*their*land.* Starting*in*November*of*1906,*the*De*La*Rue*stamps*were* overprinted*with*the*name*papua,*dirst*in*port*moresby,* Large*Papua,*and*later*in*Brisbane,* Small*Papua.* Notwithstanding*the*primitive*circumstances*of*Port* Moresby,*the*quality*of*their*overprinting*was*superior.* Papuan*stamps*were*printed*in*Australia*from*1907.*The* watermark*used*for*the*dirst*lithographed*series*was*the* Crown#over#A,*W#11.# In*1911,*when*J*B*Cooke*printed*the*Monocolour*series*by* typography,*he*used*a*simpler*crown#over#a.*the*w#8.* The*symmetry*of*this*device*meant*it*could*not*be* reversed.* In*1932,*W*15*of*Australia*was*used*(South*Australian*paper)* for*the*9d*lilac*and*violet*and*the*1s*3d*lilac*and*greenish*blue* stamps.*multiple#c#of#a*(w#15)*

5 Page 5 of 71 Stamp*of*Australia*were*used*in*Papua*and*New*Guinea*after*World*War*II*and* remained*valid*for*post*in*papua*and*new*guinea*until*the*1st*of*march*1951* 1907*Postal*ordinances;*

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7 Page 7 of 71 This*is*a*list*of*Queensland*stamps*which*were*used*in*Papua*before*stamps*were*issued*for* the*territory.* Rosenblum,+Stamps+of+Papua,+page+9,+1966.A.+With+Post+Moresby+bar+cancellation.+N.G b3*issue.*Perf.*12.* 1.*2d.*Blue.* 2.*4d.** Pale*yellow.* ** a.* Variety,**PENGE.* B.*With*Port*Moresby*bar*cancellation*BNG,*and/or*circular*town*postmark.* 1882b3*issue.*Perf.*12.* 3.*2d.** Blue.* 4.*1/b*Mauve.* 1890b94*issue.* Perf.* 12½.* 5.*½d.* Green.* 6.*1d.*Vermilion*red.* 7.*2d.*Blue.* ** a.* Ditto.* Retouched*plate.* 8.*2½d.* Carmine* * 1894b5* ** issue.* Perf.* 12½.* Blue*Burele*Band.* 9.*1d.*Vermilion*red.* 1894b5* ** issue.* Perf.* 12.* Thick*paper.* 10.*1/b* Mauve.* 1895b6* ** issue.*perf.* 12½.* 11.*½d.* Green*(shades).* 12.*1d.* Red.* 13.*2d.* Blue.* 14.*2½d.* Carmine.* 15.*5d.* Purple*brown* 1896* * issue.* Perf.*12½.* 16.*1d.* Vermilion.* 1897b1901**issue*Perf*12½.* 17.*½d.* Green.* 18.*1d.* Orange*vermilion.* ** a.* Vermilion.* 19.*2d.* Blue.* 20.*2½d.* Purple*on*blue.* 21.*6d.* Green.* C.*With*Samarai*bar*cancellation,*BNG,*and/or*circular*town*postmark.* 1882b86*issue.* Perf.*12.*Thick*paper.* 31.*2/6* Vermilion.* 1890b94* issue.* Perf.*12½.* 32.*2d.* Blue.* 33.*2½d.* Carmine.* 1895b6* ** issue.*perf.* 12½.* 34.*½d.* Green*(shades).* 35.*1d.* Red.* 36.*2d.* Blue.* 37.*2½d.* Carmine.* 38.*5d.* Purple*brown* 1897b1901**issue*Perf*12½.* 39.*½d.* Green.* 40.*1d.* Orange*vermilion.* 41.*2d.* Blue.* 42.*2½d.* Purple*on*blue.* 43.*3d.* Brown.* 44.*5d.* Purple*brown.*

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11 Page of The*De*La*Rue*stamps* Introduction* The*earliest*booklet*on*British*New*Guinea*and*Papua*was*by*Fred*J*Melville.*This*was* published*in*1905.* Melville 1 *quotes*the*australian*handbook*of*1895:*papua*postal*matters*in*the* Possession*are,*in*practice,*administrated*as*if*it*were*a*postal*district*of* Queensland,*and*the*same*stamps,*rates,*and*regulations*are*in*use.*Such* changes*as*become*necessary*in*queensland*on*account*of*the*colony*joining*the* Postal*Union*also*became*necessary*in*New*Guinea,*which*joined*the*union*at* the*same*time,*and*an*act*was*passed*in*1892*to*enable*the*postal*service*in*the* Possession*to*be*still*kept*on*the*same*footing*as*those*of*Queensland*under*the* new*conditions.* The*postal*rate*of*letters*was*therefore*two*pence*per*halfbounce,*the*same*as*between* the*other*australian*colonies.*thus,*queensland*stamps*of*1888*to*1901*can*be* identidied*as*having*originated*in*the*british*new*guinea*by*their*postmarks.* A*series*of*postage*stamps*expressly*designed*for*use*of*the*colony*of*British*New* Guinea*made*its*appearance*about*April*1901.*Seven*denominations*from*a*half* penny*to*1*shilling*comprised*the*initial*set.*the*2s.*6d.,*was*added*in*1905.* The*Lakatois*design*The*design*consisted*of*a*horizontal*rectangular*frame*with*the* outer*angles*dinished*off*in*small*ornaments.*the*frame*bears**a*curved*band*of* colour*with*the*white*letters*british*new*guinea*at*the*top.*to*each*end*of*this* band*are*adjoined*white*labels*with*coloured*letters,*postage.*the*lower*corners* of*the*frame*and*bear*the*value*expressed*in*white*digures*on*an*oval*ground*of* colour.*foliage*and*shading*complete*the*design*of*the*frame.*the*frame*is*in* every*case*in*colour.* In*the*centre*and*is*an*arched*opening*for*the*vignette,*which*is*in*black*on*all*the* values.* In*the*foreground*of*the*central*picture*is*a*lakatoi,*a*peculiar*native*craft.*In*the* background*is*the*village*of*hanuabada.** The*initial*Printers* The*stamps*were*engraved*and*printed*by*Messrs*De*La*Rue*and*Company*of*London,* in*sheets*of*30*stamps*arranged*in*six*horizontal*rows*of*dive.*they*were*printed* to*by*recess*or*linebengraving.*even*now,*the*best*quality*stamps*ever* produced*are*those*by*linebengraving,*as*used*for*the*penny*blacks*in*1840.* LineDengraving# The*original*design*for*a*linebengraved*stamp*is*usually*a*watercolour,*which*the* engraver*can*translate*and*reproduce,*in*etched*lines*on*the*polished*steel*die.*

12 Page of The*fullbsize*sketch*is*reduced*to*the*size*of*the*stamp.** * The*quality*and*appearance*of*those*stamps*even*today*is*far*superior*to*what* followed.*hamilton*croaker,*however*was*not*as*sanguine.*in* Lakatois*I,*he*gave* a*description*varieties*due*to*weak*entries.*he*concluded*i*am*at*a*loss*to* understand*why*de*la*rue*did*not*make*some*attempt*to*correct*them*on*the* copper*working*plates.*needless*to*say,*he*would*have*less*to*talk*about*and*we* would*have*had*less*to*discover.* On*18*March*1902*to*the*authority*previously*held*by*the*government*of*Queensland* was*transferred*to*the*governorbgeneral*of*australia.*the*papua*act*of*16* November*1905*had*the*effect*of*transferring*control*to*the*Federal*Government* of*australia*and*a*proclamation*of*18*september*1906*caused*the*name*of*the* possession*to*become*the*territory*of*papua.* The*last*consignment*of*British*New*Guinea*stamps*sent*by*the*printers,*De*La*Rue,*to* Port*Moresby,*was*on*20*April*1906.*On*6*October*1906,*the*Treasurer*sent*a* minute*to*the*government*secretary*requesting*in*that*postal*stamps*should*all* be*surcharged*papua.*the*original*overbprinting*using*a*large*papua*mark*was* carried*out*in*port*moresby.* Subsequently*overprints*were*made*at*Brisbane*using*the*small*Papua*overprint.*The* Papua*overbprints*were*of*course,*only*provisional*issues*designed*to*use*the* stamps*already*printed*by*de*la*rue*and*company.* The*acting*Chief*Postmaster*tried*to*have*the*linebengraved*plates*altered*from*British* New*Guinea*to*Territory*of*Papua*however*this*was*not*possible.**The*plates* were*used*for*preparing*lithographic*stones*from*which*were*printed*the*dirst* stamps*bearing*the*name*papua*without*overprinting.* Lithographic#printing# Lithography*is*another*surface*process.*The*image*or*design*is*drawn*(in*reverse)* direct*on*the*stone*in*greasy*ink*or*applied*by*means*of*special*transfers,*the* blank*parts*of*the*stone*being*neutralized*by*water.*transfers*were*also*taken* from*the*stone*as*many*as*are*required*to*form*a*plate*for*printing*stamps.*this* was*the*method*used*by*the*early*printers*of*british*colonial*and*foreign* country*stamps*during*the*19th*century.* The*initial*photography*is*directed*towards*making*a*colour*transparency*of*the* original*artwork,*reduction*and*multiplication*of*the*designed*stamp*size,* processing*the*colour*separations*which*form*separate*printing*plates*and*the* inclusion*of*the*halfbtone*screen*to*provide*a*range*of*tones*for*each*colour.* The*Government*Printer*of*Victoria*was*well*versed*in*printing*by*lithography.*By* using*this*method,*he*removed*reddish*new*guinea*and*replaced*it*by*the*work* of*papua*without*any*difdiculty.*melville*stated*the*design*and*appears*to*have* been*copied*from*the*old*stamps*by*a*photographic*process*for*transferring*the* design*onto*the*lithographic*stone*and*in*so*doing*slight*enlargement*has*been* made.*

13 Page 13 of 71 Unfortunately*or*perhaps*fortunately*for*us,*the*Lithographic*technique*proved*far*less* reliable*than*the*tried*and*true*linebengraving,*in*producing*sheets*of*identical* stamps.* Paper*and*perforations:* The*paper*for*the*initial*series*was*made*by*R.*D.*Turner*and*Co.*at* Roughway*Mills.* A*detailed*account*of*the*paper*production*is*given*in*the*Collector s* Guide*to*the*stamps*of*British*New*Guinea*and*the*Territory*of* Papua,*PrP*Publications,*Brisbane,*2013,*

14 Page of De*La*Rue*Printings* First*Series* Shades:** Paper*varieties:*Watermark*positions;*Upright,*Inverted,*Reversed;*Reversed*and*inverted:*a,#aa,#ab,* etc.,* Paper*types:*Thick,*Thin,*Intermediate.*(at*least*2mm*into*design):*b,#ba,#bb.*etc.,* Perforations*varieties:*Double*perforation,*misplaces,*Imperforate*errors;*OS*punctures* Printing*varieties:*Gutter*pairs,*Offsets,*Double*and*kiss*prints,*Dry*ink,*Other*ink*stripping*variety;* inconstant*dlaws;*errors*during*printing* * * c,#ca,#cb,#etc.,* **** Plate*varieties:*Plate*Dlaws,*retouches,*rebentries,*etc.,* Listed*under*d,e,f,g,h,*up*to*v.?* Cancelled*to*order* Publicity*cards,*specimen*overprints* First*day*covers* Monograms,*Imprints*and*Plate*numbers:* Essays*(E)* Die*Proofs*(DP)* Plate*proofs,*including*colour*trials.*(PP)*

15 Page 15 of 71 History*of*BNG*stamps.* On*the*15*of*November*1900,*G.*R.*Le*Hunte,*Lieut.*Governor*of*British*New*Guinea* wrote*to*sir*horace*tozer,*k.*c.*m.*g.,*agentbgeneral*for*queensland*in*london,* requesting**that*he*be* good*enough*to*order*from*the*contractors*for*the* printing*of*stamps*from*the*crown*agents*for*the*colonies,*the*following*supply* os*postage*stamps*and*post*cards*on*account*of*the*government*of*the* Possession;* **** Stamps*** 1/2d* * 4000* *** 1d* * 11000* *** 2d* * 13000* *** 2,1/2d* 7000* *** 4d* * 4000* *** 6d* * 4000* *** 1/b* * 4000* *** * * * *** Total* * 47000* **** Post*cards* 1d* * 7000* *** 1,1/2d* 2000* *** * * * **** * * Total* * 9000*

16 Page of He*enclosed*a*copy*of*a*photograph*of*the*design,* a*native*canoe*in*front*of*the*village* of*hanuabada*in*port*moresbyharbour,*taken*by*captain*f.*r.*barton,*his*private* Secretary,* De*La*Rue,*the*Printers*replied*on*the*10th*of*January*1901,*noting*that*because*of* an+ enormous+amount+of+detail..+it+is+necessary+to+have+a+stamp+somewhat+larger+than+ the+ordinary+postage+size.+(+croaker+lakatois+i,+1983)+ They*enclosed*a*design*which*was*a*hand*painted*essay*with*a*photograph*vignette* (Central*part*of*the*design).* The*design*and*estimates*of*cost**were*accepted*by*the*AgentbGeneral*on*11*January* 1901.* Production* Two*dies*for*the*Vignette a+picture+unenclosed+by+a+border,+or+having+the+edges+shading+ off+into+the+surrounding+paper,+and*frame*which*enclosed*the*reproduction*of* the*picture*shown*above.* The*design*above*was*reproduced*by*etched*lines*in*a*polished*steel*plate.*The*outline* of*the*design*is*transferred*to*the*die*bt*means*of*a*pantograph,*or*by*tracing*a* miniature*picture.*using*a*magnifying*glass,*viewing*the*original*in*a*mirror,*the* engraver*cuts*dine*lines*and*image*detail.*the*dinal*product*is*a*master*die.* Croaker s**account*is*as*follows;* *The*two*dies,*one*for*the*vignette*(Landscape)*and* one*for*the*frame,*were*engraved*in*recess*and*from*these*two*dies*two*dlat* master*plates*were*prepared,*one*for*the*vignettes*and*one*for*the*frames,*each* of*thirty*subjects,*in*six*horizontal*rows*of*dive.*in*the*frame*master*plates*the* value*tablets*were*left*blank,*as*in*the*frame*die.* From*the*master*plates* leads *were*produced*by*hydraulic*pressure*in*blocks*of*30,*the* same*size*as*the*plates.*these*leads*are*thus*a*mirror*image*of*the*master*plates* and*original*dies.* The*leads*were*then*coated*with*copper*using*an*electrolytic*process*(Electroforming)* According*to*Rosenblum**,* for*each*value,*drawings*were*made*which*were*employed* for*the*placing*of*values*in*the*spaces*provided.*he*argues*that*although* individual*values*on*the*plate*agree*exactly*in*outline,*there*are*discernible* differences*in*the*engraved*lines.*one*variety*on*the*4d,*value*was*evidently* caused*by*a+slight+upset+to+the+machine+while+in+use.+ Dies*and*plates+ Croaker*(*Croaker+Lakatois+I,+1983)*concludes*that*the*following*dies*and*plates*were* made*by*de*la*rue;* Dies# Original*die*for* Landscape,*see+picture+above+(Vignette).+ Original*die*for*Duty*(Frame*without*Digures*of*value).* Intermediate#or#Roller#Dies# Roller*die*for*Vignette.* Roller*die*for*Frame*

17 Page 17 of 71 Steel#Master#plate# Master*plate*30*set*for*Vignette* Master*plate*30*set*for*Frame* Copper#working#plates#for#Vignette#each#30#set# The*Dirst*working*plate*had*no*plate*number*is*designated*A.* The*second*working*plate*had*no*plate*number*is*designated*B.* The*third*working*plate*produced*with*engraved*Digure* 1 *in*lower*left*margin.* The*fourth*working*plate*produced*with*engraved*Digure* 2 *in*lower*left*margin.* Copper#working#plates#for#Frames#each#30#set# 1901# Working*plates*for*½d*value,*1d*value,*2d*value,**2½d*value** Working*plates*for*4d*value,*6d*value,*1/b*value** 1904D5# Working*plate*for*2/6*value* The*vignette*plate*Dlaws*

18 Page 18 of 71 Four*working*plates*were*made*by*DeLa*Rue,*but*only*one*was*referred*to*in*the* estimate.*(*e.*w.*mann,*london*philatelist*vol.*30*p.*10;* Some+modern+coloured+ linexengraved+stamps.+one*only*plate*was*sent*to*port*moresby.* Croaker*records*the*following*Dlaws;*

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21 Page of * * * ** * * * Vignette*Plate*1,*Secondary*Plate*Dlaws,*continued* Vignette*Plate*2,*Secondary*Plate*Flaws,*continued* Croaker*found*the*following*weak*entries*on*the*Master*Frame;* He*found*the*following*secondary*varieties*in*individual*value*plates;*

22 Page 22 of 71 The*Printings* Croaker*records*the*Printings*and*perforation*as*follows;*

23 Page 23 of 71 SG*1**½d*Black*and*yellow*green.* Printer:(( De(La(Rue,(London( Date(of(issue:(1(July(1901( No.(Issued(:(( 118,115,(~(3938(sheets,( ((((((((((((( ( ( including(sg(9.( Watermark((( a.(horizontal,(thick(paper,(( ((((((((((((( ( ( Line(perforation:(14.( ((((((((((((( ( ( b.(horizontal,(thin(paper.( ((((((((((((( ( ( Line(perforation:(14( ((((((((((((( ( ( ( Plate(varieties;(( Position(20:(Reduced(shading(in(right(leaves.( ((((((((((((( ( ( ( Position(27:(Reduction(of(shading(in(right(>(left(leaves.( ((((((((((((( ( ( ( Position(28:(Reduced(shading(in((both(lower(leaves.( Die(Proofs,(stamp(preparation:( **** Ungummed unmatermarked woven paper Black and dull orange-yellow Prestige philatelic Auction 135/ $3680 Black and dull olive-green Prestige philatelic Auction 135/ $3450 Black and dull blue Prestige philatelic Auction 135/ $4600 Black and brown Prestige philatelic Auction 135/ $7763 Frame proof *** * * Blank value Black Prestige philatelic Auction 149/ $1150 Die Proof Vignette & frame Blank values Black and yellow-green Prestige philatelic Auction 149/ $8050 Imperforate Colour trials with values Yellow-bistre Prestige philatelic Auction 149/ $4025 Prussian blue Prestige philatelic Auction 149/ $4600 Olive green Prestige philatelic Auction 149/ $4600 Dull yellow-orange Prestige philatelic Auction 149/ $4600 Yellow-bistre on piece Prestige philatelic Auction 149/ $2300 Red-brown Prestige philatelic Auction 149/ $3910

24 Page 24 of 71 **** Perforated Printer s sample on thick paper with horizontal watermark Marked Cancelled Black and bright yellow-green Prestige philatelic Auction 149/ $2588 ½d. Black and Yellow Green ** * Watermark Horizontal, Thick paper, Line perforation $36 $40 $600 Watermark horizontal, thin paper, line perforation $456 $342 - Position 20: Reduced shading in right leaves $54 $61 $915 Position 27: Reduced shading in right > left leaves $54 $61 $915 Position 28: Reduced shading in both lower leaves $54 $61 $915 ***

25 Page 25 of 71 SG*2**1d*Black*and*Carmine.* Printer:** De*La*Rue,*London* Date*of*Issue:*1*July*1901* No.*Issued:** 126,905,*~*4231*sheets,* *** * including*sg*10.* Watermark:*** Horizontal,*Thick*paper,** *** * * Line*perforation:*14.* *** Plate*varieties;*Position*1:*Small*blob*below*curved*coloured*line*under*left*end*of*N*of New.* *** *Position*13:*Small*dot*between*frame*lines*above*left*of*Maltese*cross.* *** *Position*24:*Diagonal*line*at*the*centre*of*clouds*at*left.* Die*Proofs:* **** *** * Frame proof Blank value Black Prestige philatelic Auction 149/ $1150 Perforated Printer s sample on thick paper with horizontal watermark Marked Cancelled Black and carmine Prestige philatelic Auction 149/ $2588 1d Black and carmine ** * Watermark Horizontal, Thick paper, Line perforation $29 $27 $405 Position 1: Small blob under left end of N of New $44 $41 $615 Position 13: Dot between lines above Maltese cross $44 $41 $615 Position 24: Diagonal line in clouds at left $44 $41 $615

26 Page 26 of 71 SG*3**2d*Black*and*violet.* Printer:** De*La*Rue,*London* Date*of*Issue:*1*July*1901* No.*Issued:** ,*~*3874*sheets,* *** * including*sg**11.* Watermark*:** Horizontal,*Thick*paper,** *** * * Line*perforation:*14.* *** Die*proof:* *** * * Plate*varieties;* Die Proof Vignette & frame Blank values Black and violet Prestige philatelic Auction 149/ $6900 Position*26:*Inner*frame*line*of*right*oval*is*thinner*than*normal.* 2d Black and violet ** * Watermark Horizontal, Thick paper, Line perforation $38 $12 $180 Position: 26 Thin inner frame line of left value oval $57 $18 $270

27 Page 27 of 71 SG*4**2½d*Black*and*ultramarine* Printer:** De*La*Rue,*London* Date*of*Issue:*1*July*1901* No.*Issued:** 36550,*~*1219*sheets,* *** * including*sg*12.* Watermark*** Horizontal,*Thick*paper,** *** * * Line*perforation:*14.* *** Die*proof:* **** Plate*varieties;* Position*17:*Loop*of* d *larger*in*left*oval*value.* *** Position*26:*Thin*inner*frame*of*right*oval*value.* *** Position*27:*White*leaves*at*left.* Die Proof Vignette & frame Blank values Black and ultramarine Prestige philatelic Auction 149/ $8050 2½d. Black and ultramarine ** * Watermark Horizontal, Thick paper, Line perforation $53 $15 $225 Thin paper (4a) $570 $289 $4335 Black and dull blue (4b) $1368 $722 - Position 17: Loop of d larger in left oval $80 $23 $345 Position 26: Thin inner frame of right oval value $80 $23 $345 Position 27: White leaves at left $80 $23 $345 References Auction, Lot No. Prestige philatelic auction Prestige philatelic auction 149/2073 (4), Block of 6, mint with reinforcement 149/2079 (4a), with White leaves at left. Hinge remians 2009 $719, $120 per stamp 2009 $750 Prestige philatelic auction 152/821 (4) Sheet 2009 $2185, $73 per stamp Prestige philatelic auction 154/429 (4a) well centred, hinge remainder 2010 $633 Prestige philatelic auction 157/793 (4a) well centered, lightly mounted 2010 $604 Prestige philatelic auction 163/414 (4b) cancelled Port Moresby 2011 $920 Prestige philatelic auction 176/702 (4a) small hinge remainder 2012 $604

28 Page 28 of 71 *** SG*5***4d*Black*and*sepia* Printer:** De*La*Rue,*London* Date*of*Issue:*1*July*1901* No.*Issued:** 20285,*~*677*sheets,* *** * * including*sg*13.* Watermark*** Horizontal,*Thick*paper,** *** * * Line*perforation:*14.* *** Die*proof:* Die Proof Vignette & frame Blank values Black and sepia Prestige philatelic Auction 149/ $6900 **** Plate*varieties:* *** * Position*18:*Deformed* d *in*left*oval.* *** * *** * * 4d. Black and sepia ** * Watermark Horizontal, Thick paper, Line perforation (5) $99 $53 $795 Position 18: Deformed d in left oval value (5a) $988 $684 $10260 References Auction, Lot No. * **** * Prestige philatelic auction Prestige philatelic auction Prestige philatelic auction 149/2074 (5), Plate B only one other recorded: no ref. 149/2075 (5a) Deformed d at left unmounted 154/430 (5a) Deformed d at left well centered 2009 $ $ # $1265

29 Page 29 of 71 * SG*6**6d*Black*and*myrtlebgreen* * Printer:** De*La*Rue,*London* Date*of*issue:*1*July*1901* No.*Issued:** 16750,*~*559*sheets* *** * * including*sg*14* Watermark*** Horizontal,*Thick*paper,** *** * * Line*perforation:*14.* *** Die*Proof:* Die Proof Vignette & frame Blank values Black and myrtle green Prestige philatelic Auction 149/ $8050 6d. Black and myrtle-green ** * Watermark Horizontal, Thick paper, Line perforation $99 $53 $795 References Auction, Lot No. * *** Philatelics Australia (SA) No. 140, lot 591 (6) Sheet, hinged in selvedge, unmounted stamps 2013 $2185

30 Page 30 of 71 * SG*7**1s*Black*and*orange* * Printer:** De*La*Rue,*London* Date*of*Issue:*1*July*1901* No.*Issued:** 13835,*~*462*sheets,* *** * * including*sg*15.* Watermark*** Horizontal,*Thick*paper,** *** * * Line*perforation:*14.* *** *** Plate*varieties;* Position*29:*Weak*upper*inner*frame*in*left*oval.* Die*Proof:* Die Proof Vignette & frame Blank values Black and orange Prestige philatelic Auction 149/ $6900 1s Black and orange ** * Watermark Horizontal, Thick paper, Line perforation $114 $106 $1590 Position 29: Weak upper inner frame in left value oval $171 $159 $2385 References Auction, Lot No. * **** * Prestige philatelic auction 158/721 (7) Sheet of 30; Provenance: Harrie Evans $2680, $5060, or $169 per stamp

31 Page 31 of 71 * SG*8**2s*6d*Black*and*brown* * Printer:** Date*of*Issue:*1*July*1901* De*La*Rue,*London* No.*Issued:** 2234,*~*75*sheets,* *** * * including*sg*16* Watermark*** Horizontal,*Thick*paper,** *** * * Line*perforation:*14.* *** *** Plate*varieties;* Position*14:*Dot*above*bottom*frame*left*of*RLL*13?* *** Position*20:*Short*shade*line*in*right*panel.* Die*Proof:* Perforated Printer s samples on thick paper with Horizontal watermark Cancelled Black and brown Prestige philatelic Auction 149/ $3910 2s 6d Black and brown ** * Watermark Horizontal, Thick paper, Line perforation $988 $836 - Position 14: Dot above bottom frame left of right lower leaf 13 $1482 $ Position 20: Short shade line in right panel $1482 $ References Auction, Lot No. Prestige philatelic auction Prestige philatelic auction Prestige philatelic auction Prestige philatelic auction 135/1295 Ex De La Rue Archives Specimen 157/794 Mint unmounted 163/411 Used unframed Port Moresby cancel 163/412 Used 9-bar BNG cancel, on piece 2008 $ $ $ $575 * **** * Prestige philatelic auction 171/ mint# RPSof V cert *** * 2012 $662

32 Page 32 of 71 SG*9***½d*Black*and*yellow*green.* Printer:** De*La*Rue,*London* Dates*of*issue:*1*July*1901,*1905.* No.*Issued:** 118,115,*~*3938*sheets,* *** * * including*sg*1.* Watermark*** a.*vertical,*medium*to*thick*paper,** *** * * Line*or*Comb*perforation:*14.* *** *** * * b.*vertical*on*thin*paper*with** *** * * Comb*perforation:*14*(1905)* Plate*varieties;** Position*20:*Reduced*shading*in*right*leaves.* *** Position*27:*Reduction*of*shading*in*right*>*left*leaves.* *** Position*28:*Reduced*shading*in**both*lower*leaves.* Die(Proofs,(stamp(preparation:( **** *** * * *** * * *** * Ungummed unmatermarked woven paper Black and dull orange-yellow Prestige philatelic Auction 135/ $3680 Black and dull olive-green Prestige philatelic Auction 135/ $3450 Black and dull blue Prestige philatelic Auction 135/ $4600 Black and brown Prestige philatelic Auction 135/ $7763 Frame proof Blank value Black Prestige philatelic Auction 149/ $1150 Die Proof Vignette & frame Blank values Black and yellow-green Prestige philatelic Auction 149/ $8050 Imperforate Colour trials with values Yellow-bistre Prestige philatelic Auction 149/ $4025 Prussian blue Prestige philatelic Auction 149/ $4600 Olive green Prestige philatelic Auction 149/ $4600

33 Page 33 of 71 Imperforate Colour trials with values *** * * *** * Dull yellow-orange Prestige philatelic Auction 149/ $4600 Yellow-bistre on piece Prestige philatelic Auction 149/ $2300 Red-brown Prestige philatelic Auction 149/ $3910 Perforated Printer s sample on thick paper with horizontal watermark Marked Cancelled Black and bright yellow-green Prestige philatelic Auction 149/ $2588 ½d. Black and Yellow Green ** * Watermark Vertical, Thick paper, Line/comb perforation $32 $6 $120 Watermark Vertical, thin paper, line perforation (9a) $38 $53 $1060 Position 20: Reduced shading in right leaves $48 $9 $180 Position 27: Reduced shading in right > left leaves $48 $9 $180 Position 28: Reduced shading in both lower leaves $48 $9 $180 References Auction, Lot No. * **** * Prestige philatelic auction 135/297 (9a) Sheet of 30; with part Plate 2 & White leaves, 20 and $661, or $22 per stamp

34 Page 34 of 71 SG*10**1d*Black*and*Carmine.* Printer:** De*La*Rue,*London* Dates*of*issue*1*July*1901,*1905.* No.*Issued:** 126,905,*~*4231*sheets,* *** * * including*sg*2.* Watermark*** Vertical,*Thick*paper,** *** * * Line/comb*perforation:*14.* *** Plate*varieties;*Position*1:*Small*blob*below*curved*coloured*line*under*left*end*of*N*of New.* *** *Position*13:*Small*dot*between*frame*lines*above*left*of*Maltese*cross.* *** *Position*24:*Diagonal*line*at*the*centre*of*clouds*at*left.* **** Die*Proofs:* Frame proof Blank value Black Prestige philatelic Auction 149/ $1150 1d Black and carmine ** * Watermark Vertical, Thick paper, Line perforation $14 $3 $60 Position 1: Small blob under left end of N of New $21 $5 $100 Position 13: Dot between lines above Maltese cross $21 $5 $100 Position 24: Diagonal line in clouds at left $21 $5 $100

35 Page 35 of 71 * SG*11**2d*Black*and*violet.* Printer:** Dates*of*Issue*1*July*1901,*1905* De*La*Rue,*London* Watermark*** Vertical,*Thick*paper,** *** * * Line*perforation:*14.*(11)* *** *** * * Vertical,*Thin*paper,** *** * * Comb*perforation:*14.*(11a)* *** No.*Issued:** ,*~*3874*sheets,* *** * * including*sg*3.* Die*Proof:* Die Proof Vignette & frame Blank values Black and violet Prestige philatelic Auction 149/ $6900 Prestige philatelic Auction 135/298 Registration sheet; Ex De La Rue Archives 9 May 1905 Two lowest rows (11a) 2008 $2070 Plate*variety;* Position*26:*Inner*frame*line*of*right*oval*is*thinner*than*normal.* 2d Black and violet ** * Watermark Horizontal, Thick paper, Line perforation $18 $6 $120 Watermark Vertical, Thin paper, Comb perf. (1905) $99 $24 $480 Position: 26 Thin inner frame line of left value oval $27 $9 $180 Reference Prestige philatelic auction 135/298 (11a) Registration sheet 2 lowest rows Ex De La Rue Archive Prestige philatelic auction 149/2091 (11a) Registration sheet same as above Prestige philatelic auction 157/823 (11) Tamata, Lee type 48, rated F Prestige philatelic auction 157/2092: Block of 16 Used 9-bar BNG cancel Prestige philatelic auction 163/415: Central Wmark + # 9-bar BNG cancel 2008 $ $ $ $ $150 * ****

36 Page 36 of 71 SG12***2½d*Black*and*ultramarine* (Shades)* Printer:** De*La*Rue,*London* Dates*of*Issue*1*July*1901,*1905* Watermark*** Vertical,**Thick*paper,** *** * * Line*or*Comb*perforation:*14.* *** *** * * Vertical,*Thin*paper.* *** * * Line*perforation.* *** No.*Issued:** 36550,*~*1219*sheets,* *** * * including*sg*4.* Plate*varieties;* Position*17:*Loop*of* d *larger*in*left*oval*value.* *** Position*26:*Thin*inner*frame*of*right*oval*value.* *** Position*27:*White*leaves*at*left.* Die*Proof/*Registration:* Die Proof Vignette & frame Blank values Black and ultramarine Prestige philatelic Auction 149/2085 (12) Block of 10 Registration De La Rue 2009 Approx $400 One of two blocks 2½d. Black and ultramarine ** * Watermark Vertical, Thick paper, Line perforation $43 $18 $360 Watermark Vertical, Thin paper (12a) $99 $24 $480 Position 17: Loop of d larger in left oval $64 $27 $540 Position 26: Thin inner frame of right oval value $64 $27 $540 Position 27: White leaves at left $64 $27 $540 References Auction, Lot No. Prestige philatelic auction 149/2086 Block of 6; LUQ used 12 var. comb perf Prestige philatelic auction 182/2778 Thin paper (12a) used# Ex Tom Belknap 2009 $ $834

37 Page 37 of 71 SG*13**4d*Black*and*sepia* Printer:** De*La*Rue,*London* Dates*of*Issue*1*July*1901,*1905* No.*Issued:** 20285,*~*677*sheets,* *** * * including*sg*5.* *** * * Thin*paper,*SG*13b:** *** * * 270*stamps,**9*sheets.* Watermark:*** Vertical,*Thick*paper,** *** * * Line*perforation:*14.*SG*13* *** * * Vertical,*Thin*paper,** *** * * Comb*perforation:*14.*SG*13b* *** Plate*variety;* Position*18:*Deformed* d *in*left*oval.* Die*Proof:* Die Proof Vignette & frame Blank values Black and sepia Prestige philatelic Auction 149/ $6900 *** * 4d. Black and sepia ** * Watermark Vertical, Thick paper, Line perforation (13) $53 $84 $1680 Watermark Vertical, Thin paper, Comb perforation (13b) $532 $ Position 18: Deformed d in left oval value (13a) $722 $836 - Thin paper, Position 18: Deformed d (13ba) $ References Auction, Lot No. Prestige philatelic auction 135/299 (13b) Unmounted lowest row Prestige philatelic auction 135/300 (13b) Used per favour at PM: 2/8/08 Prestige philatelic auction 149/2087 (13a) Deformed d at left well centered Prestige philatelic auction 149/2093 (13b) Block of 4, LLC Ex Leask, Blair Prestige philatelic auction 149/2094 (13b) Used, per favor at PM: 2/8/ $ $ $ $ $1840 Prestige philatelic auction 149/2095 (13ba) lightly mounted 2009 $3910 Prestige philatelic auction 154/431 (13ba) 2009 $1668 Prestige philatelic auction 154/432 (13b) very lightly Mounted 2009 $414 Prestige philatelic auction 163/416 (13a) Lightly mounted 2011 $2185

38 Page 38 of 71 References Auction, Lot No. * **** * Prestige philatelic auction 169/901 (13b) Unmounted 2011 $483 Prestige philatelic auction 176/705 (13b) off centre 2012 $242 ***

39 Page 39 of 71 SG*14**6d*Black*and*myrtlebgreen* Printer:** De*La*Rue,*London* Dates*of*Issue*1*July*1901,*1905* No.*Issued:** 16750,*~*559*sheets,* *** * * including*sg*6.* Watermark*** Vertical,*Thick*paper,** *** * * Line*perforation:*14.* *** * * Vertical,*Thin*paper,** *** * * Comb*perforation:*14.* **** Die*Proof:* Die Proof Vignette & frame Blank values Black and myrtle green Prestige philatelic Auction 149/ $8050 6d. Black and myrtle-green ** * Watermark Vertical, Thick paper, Line perforation (14) $91 $122 $2440 Watermark Vertical, Thin paper, Comb perforation (14a) $ References Auction, Lot No. Prestige philatelic auction 135/301 (14a) left upper corner unmounted block of four Prestige philatelic auction 154/433 (14a) well centred, unmounted 2008 $8913, $2228 per stamp 2010 $2415 Prestige philatelic auction 163/419 (14a) minor hinge $1035 Prestige philatelic auction 169/902 (14a) top marginal unmounted 2011 $1438 Prestige philatelic auction 182/2779 (14a) unmounted 2013 $1380 Prestige philatelic auction 182/2780 (14a) unmounted RLC 2013 $1035 * ****

40 Page 40 of 71 * SG*15**1s*Black*and*orange* Printer:** De*La*Rue,*London* Dates*of*Issue*1*July*1901,*1905* No.*Issued:** 13835,*~*462*sheets,* *** * * including*sg*7.* Watermark*** Vertical,*Thick*paper,** *** * * Line*perforation:*14.* *** * * Vertical,*Thin*paper,** *** * * Comb*perforation:*14.* Die*Proofs:* Plate*variety;* Position*29:*Weak*upper*inner*frame*in*left*oval.* Die Proof Vignette & frame Blank values Black and orange Prestige philatelic Auction 149/ $6900 1s Black and orange ** * Watermark Vertical, Thick paper, Line perforation (15) $99 $137 $2740 Watermark Vertical, Thin paper, Comb perforation (15a) $1368 $ Position 29: Weak upper inner frame in left value oval $149 $208 - References Auction, Lot No. Prestige philatelic auction 153/302 (15a) top centered 2008 $633 Prestige philatelic auction 149/2096 (15a) Right marginal block of four 2009 $4370, $1093 per stamp Prestige philatelic auction 154/434 (15a) very lightly mounted 2010 $863 Prestige philatelic auction 163/420 (15a) well centered unused 2011 $437 Prestige philatelic auction 169/903 (15a) unmounted 2011 $1150 Prestige philatelic auction 176/708 (15a) unmounted 2012 $1553

41 Page 41 of 71 SG*16**2s*6d*Black*and*brown*(1905)* Printer:** Date*of*Issue:**1905* De*La*Rue,*London* No.*Issued:** 2234,*~*75*sheets,* *** * * including*sg*8.* Watermark*** Vertical,*Thick*paper,** *** * * Line*perforation:*14.* *** * * Vertical,*Thin*paper,** *** * * Comb*perforation:*14.* *** Plate*varieties;* Position*14:*Dot*above*bottom*frame*left*of*RLL*13?* *** Position*20:*Short*shade*line*in*right*panel.* Die*Proof:* Perforated Printer s samples on thick paper with Horizontal watermark Cancelled in violet. Black and brown Prestige philatelic Auction 149/ $3910 2s 6d Black and brown ** * Watermark Horizontal, Thick paper, Line perforation (16) $7220 $ Watermark Vertical, Thin paper, Comb perforation (16a) $912 $ Position 14: Dot above bottom frame left of right lower leaf 13 $10830 $ Position 20: Short shade line in right panel $10830 $ References Auction, Lot No. Prestige philatelic auction 135/296 (16) Well centred unmounted, BPA cert 2008 $10350 Prestige philatelic auction 137/1142 (16a) Excellent 2008 $10925 Prestige philatelic auction 149/2088 (16) hinged, aged 2009 $3450 Prestige philatelic auction 149/2089 (16) used well centered PM cancel Lee type $9375 Prestige philatelic auction 149/2098 (16a) used 2009 $1438 Prestige philatelic auction 154/435 (16) slightly mounted 2010 $4600 Prestige philatelic auction 154/436 (16a) 2010 $661 Prestige philatelic auction 157/795 (16a) 2010 $690

42 Page 42 of 71 References Auction, Lot No. Prestige philatelic auction 163/418 (16) unused, excellent centring 2011 $2300 * **** * Prestige philatelic auction 163/421 (16a) Exceptional centring 2011 $506 Prestige philatelic auction 163/422 (16a) BPA cert 2011 $1495 Prestige philatelic auction 169/904 (16a) slightly mounted 2011 $719 Prestige philatelic auction 171/709 (16) Excellent 2012 $6613 Prestige philatelic auction 171/710 (16a) slightly mounted 2012 $345 Prestige philatelic auction 171/711 (16a) very lightly mounted 2012 $437 Prestige philatelic auction 171/712 (16a) used 2012 $1668

43 Page 43 of 71 * SG*17***4d*Black*and*sepia* Printer:** De*La*Rue,*London* Date*of*issue:*8*Nov*1906* No.*Issued:** 2970,*~*99*sheets,* *** * * including*sg*25.* Watermark*** Horizontal,*on*thick*paper** *** * * Line*perforation*14.* Overprinted*by*J.*Wood*at*Port*Moresby*with*large*Papua* *** Overprint*variety:* *** Position*24:*Heavy*downstroke*in*second* p *of*o/p* *** Plate*varieties;* * *** Position*18:*Deformed* d *in*left*oval.* *** * 4d. Black and sepia ** * Watermark Horizontal, Thick paper, Line perforation $380 $258 $1548 Position 18: Deformed d in left oval value (17a) $2736 $2128 $12768 Position 24: Heavy downstroke in second p of O/P $570 $387 - References Auction, Lot No. Prestige philatelic auction Prestige philatelic auction 154/438 (17a) Excel centring, Lightly mounted 171/968 (17a) Ex Centring Lightly mounted 2010 $ $2070 * **** * *** *

44 Page 44 of 71 SG*18**6d*Black*and*myrtlebgreen* Printer:** De*La*Rue,*London* Date*of*issue:**8*Nov*1906* No.*Issued:** 6300,*~*210*sheets,* *** * * including*sg*26.* Watermark*** Horizontal,*Thick*paper,** *** * * Line*perforation:*14.* Perforation*variety:*Double*vertical*perforations* in*left*sheet*margin.* *** Overprinted*by*J.*Wood*at*Port*Moresby*with*large*Papua# Overprint*variety:* *** Position*24:*Heavy*downstroke*in*second* p *of*o/p* Plate*variety:*Nil*known* * 6d. Black and myrtle-green ** * Watermark Horizontal, Thick paper, Line perforation $91 $73 $438 Position 24: Heavy downstroke in second p of O/P $137 $110 $660 References Auction, Lot No. Prestige philatelic auction 149/2108 Block of four; left upper corner 2009 $1380, $345 per stamp * **** * *** * *

45 Page 45 of 71 * SG*19**1s*Black*and*orange* Printer:** De*La*Rue,*London* Date*of*issue:**8*Nov*1906* No.*Issued:** 5970,*~*199*sheets,* *** * * including*no.*27.* Watermark*** Horizontal,*Thick*paper,** *** * * Line*perforation:*14.* *** Overprinted**by*J.*Wood*at*Port*Moresby*with*large*Papua* *** Overprint*variety:* *** Position*24:*Heavy*downstroke*in*second* p *of*o/p* *** Essays:* Plate*varieties;* References Position*29:*Weak*upper*inner*frame*in*left*oval.* Auction, Lot No. Prestige philatelic auction 149/2104 SG9 with all upper case Proof overprint Prestige philatelic auction 149/2105 SG9 with final upper and lower case proof o print 2109 $ $11500 * *** *** 1s Black and orange ** * Watermark Horizontal, Thick paper, Line perforation $35 $61 $366 Position 24: Heavy downstroke in second p of O/P $53 $92 $552 Position 29: Weak upper inner frame in left value oval $53 $92 $552 ***

46 Page 46 of 71 * SG*20** Printer:** 2s*6d*Black*and*brown* De*La*Rue,*London* Date*of*issue:**8*Nov*1906* No.*Issued:** 2970,*~*99*sheets,* *** * * including*sg*28.* Watermark*** Horizontal,*Thick*paper,** *** * * Line*perforation:*14.* *** Overprinted*by*J.*Wood*at*Port*Moresby*with*large*Papua* *** Overprint*variety:* *** Position*24:*Heavy*downstroke*in*second* p *of*o/p* Plate*varieties;* Position*14:*Dot*above*bottom*frame*left*of*RLL*13?* *** Position*20:*Short*shade*line*in*right*panel.* Die*Proofs:* Perforated Printer s samples on thick paper with Horizontal watermark Cancelled in violet. Black and brown Prestige philatelic Auction 149/ $3910 2s 6d Black and brown ** * Watermark Horizontal, Thick paper, Line perforation $243 $274 $1644 Position 14: Dot above bottom frame left of right lower # leaf 13 $365 $411 - Position 20: Short shade line in right panel $365 $411 - Position 24: Heavy downstroke in second p of O/P $365 $411 - References Auction, Lot No. * **** * Prestige philatelic auction 140/599 (20) Marginal block of four 2013 $805

47 Page 47 of 71 SG*21** Printer:** ½d*Black*and*yellow*green.* De*La*Rue,*London* Date*of*issue:**8*Nov*1906* No.*Issued:** 11040,*~*368*sheets.* Watermark*** Vertical,*Thin*paper,** *** * * Comb*perforation*(1905)* Overprinted*by*J.*Wood*at*Port*Moresby*with* large*papua* Overprint*variety:* *** Position*8:*Dot*in*eye*of*second*P.#(in+½d+only)* *** Position*24:*Heavy*downstroke*in*second* p *of*o/p*(above) * Plate*varieties;** Position*20:*Reduced*shading*in*right*leaves.* *** Position*27:*Reduction*of*shading*in*right*>*left*leaves.* *** Position*28:*Reduced*shading*in**both*lower*leaves.* ½d. Black and Yellow Green ** * Watermark Vertical, Thin paper, Comb perforation $14 $30 $180 Position 8: Dot in eye of second p of O/P $21 $45 $270 Position 20: Reduced shading in right leaves $21 $45 $270 Position 24: Heavy downstroke in second p od O/P $21 $45 $270 Position 27: Reduced shading in right > left leaves $21 $45 $270 Position 28: Reduced shading in both lower leaves $21 $45 $270

48 Page 48 of 71 SG*22**1d*Black*and*Carmine.* Printer:** Date*of*issue:*8*Nov*1906* No.*Issued:** De*La*Rue,*London* 12960,*~*432*sheets.* Watermark*** Vertical,*Thin*paper,** *** * * Comb*perforation:*14.* *** Overprinted*by*J.*Wood*at*Port*Moresby*with* large*papua# Overprint*variety:* * * Position*24:*Heavy*downstroke*in*second* p *of*o/p* Plate*varieties;** *** * * Position*1:*Small*blob*below*curved*coloured*line*under*left*end*of*N*of New.* *** * * Position*13:*Small*dot*between*frame*lines*above*left*of*Maltese*cross.* *** * * Position*24:*Diagonal*line*at*the*centre*of*clouds*at*left.* Essays:* References Auction, Lot No. Prestige philatelic auction 135/304 Upper case PAPUA on SG 2, Sl doubled Ex Belknap 2008 $6613 * *** Prestige philatelic auction 135/305 Smaller handstamp SG 2 Papua with significant doubling 2008 $ d Black and carmine ** * Watermark Vertical, Thin paper, Comb perforation $26 $29 $175 Position 1: Small blob under left end of N of New $39 $44 $264 Position 13: Dot between lines above Maltese cross $39 $44 $264 Position 24: Diagonal line in clouds at left # # + Heavy downstroke in second p of O/P $39 $44 $264

49 Page 49 of 71 SG*23***2d*Black*and*violet.* Printer:** Date*of*issue:**8*Nov*1906* No.*Issued:* De*La*Rue,*London* 29610,*~*987*sheets.* Watermark*** Vertical,*Thin*paper,** *** * * Comb*perforation:*14.* *** Overprinted*by*J.*Wood*at*Port*Moresby*with* large*papua* Overprint*variety:* Position*24:*Heavy*downstroke*in*second* p *of*o/p* Plate*varieties;* * *** Position*26:*Inner*frame*line*of*right*oval*is*thinner*than*normal.* *** * * 2d Black and violet ** * Watermark Vertical, Thin paper, Comb perf. (1905) $23 $6 $36 Position 24: Heavy downstroke in second p of O/P $35 $9 $54 Position: 26 Thin inner frame line of left value oval $35 $9 $54

50 Page 50 of 71 * SG*24**2½d*Black*and*ultramarine* (Shades)* Printer:** De*La*Rue,*London* Date*of*issue:*8*Nov*1906* No.*Issued:** 12000,*~*400*sheets.* Watermark*** Vertical,*Thick*paper,** *** * * Comb*perforation:*14.* *** Overprinted*by*J.*Wood*at*Port*Moresby*with* large*papua* Overprint*variety:* Position*24:*Heavy*downstroke*in*second* p *of*o/p* Plate*varieties;* Position*17:*Loop*of* d *larger*in*left*oval*value.* *** Position*26:*Thin*inner*frame*of*right*oval*value.* *** Position*27:*White*leaves*at*left.* 2½d. Black and ultramarine ** * Watermark Vertical, Thick paper, Comb perforation $12 $23 $138 Position 17: Loop of d larger in left oval $18 $35 $210 Position 24: Heavy downstroke in second p of O/P $18 $35 $210 Position 26: Thin inner frame of right oval value $18 $35 $210 Position 27: White leaves at left $18 $35 $210 References Auction, Lot No. Prestige philatelic auction 135/309 Single and vertical pair with 1 & 2 Plate Nos $437 Prestige philatelic auction Prestige philatelic auction 149/2019 Block of 4 Plate $ /426 (24) Frame Duplication 2011 $4370

51 Page 51 of 71 * SG*25** Printer:** 4d*Black*and*sepia* De*La*Rue,*London* Date*of*issue:**8*Nov*1906* No.*Issued:** 2970,*~*99*sheets,* *** * * including*sg*17.* Watermark*** *Vertical,*Thick*paper,*Line*perf.*14.* *** Overprinted*by*J.*Wood*at*Port*Moresby*with* large*papua* Overprint*variety:* Position*24:*Heavy*downstroke*in*second* p *of*o/p* Plate*variety;* * *** Position*18:*Deformed* d *in*left*oval.* 4d. Black and sepia ** * Watermark Vertical, Thick paper, Line perforation (25) $342 $243 $1458 Position 18: Deformed d in left oval value (25a) $2584 $ Position 24: Heavy downstroke in second p of O/P $513 $365 - References Auction, Lot No. Prestige philatelic auction 149/2110 (25a) Cancelled DARU, W.D. Prestige philatelic auction 154/439 (25a) faint tone spots lightly mounted 2009 $ $1955 * **** * Prestige philatelic auction 169/906 (25) Unmounted 2011 $288

52 Page 52 of 71 * SG*26** Printer:** Date*of*issue:*8*Nov*1906* 6d*Black*and*myrtlebgreen* De*La*Rue,*London* No.*Issued:** 6300,*~*210*sheets,* *** * * including*sg*18.* Watermark*** *Vertical,*Thick*paper,*Line* perforation:*14.* *** * * Overprinted*by*J.*Wood*at*Port*Moresby*with*large*Papua* * Overprint*variety:* Position*24:*Heavy*downstroke*in*second* p *of*o/p* Die*Proof:* Die Proof Vignette & frame Blank values Black and myrtle green Prestige philatelic Auction 149/ $8050 6d. Black and myrtle-green ** * Watermark Vertical, Thick paper, Line perforation (14) $58 $91 $546 Position 24: Heavy downstroke in second p of O/P $87 $137 $822

53 Page 53 of 71 * SG*27** Printer:* 1s*Black*and*orange* *De*La*Rue,*London* Date*of*issue:**8*Nov*1906* No.*Issued:** 5970,*~*199*sheets,* *** * * including*sg*19.* Watermark*** Vertical,*Thick*paper,** *** * * Line*perforation:*14.* Overprinted*by*J.*Wood*at*Port*Moresby*with* large*papua Overprint*variety:* Position*24:*Heavy*downstroke*in*second* p *of*o/p* *** Plate*variety;* * *** Position*29:*Weak*upper*inner*frame*in*left*oval.* Die*Proof:* Die Proof Vignette & frame Blank values Black and orange Prestige philatelic Auction 149/ $6900 1s Black and orange ** * Watermark Vertical, Thick paper, Line perforation (27) $2736 $ Position 24: Heavy downstroke in second p of O/P $4104 $ Position 29: Weak upper inner frame in left value oval $4104 $ References Auction, Lot No. Prestige philatelic auction 135/307 (27) Unused slightly mounted 2008 $ ! 517! 2001! 1870 Prestige philatelic auction 149/2111 (27) Well centered 2009 $1610 Prestige philatelic auction 149/2112 (27) Used, Lee type 6 cancel PM 2009 $1840 Prestige philatelic auction 154/440 (27) Unused 2010 $2645 Prestige philatelic auction 169/907 (27) Used cds PM Lee type $2415 * ****

54 Page 54 of 71 * SG*28**2s*6d*Black*and*brown** Printer:** De*La*Rue,*London* Date*of*issue:*8*Nov*1906* No.*Issued:** 2970,*~*99*sheets,* *** * * including*sg*20.* Watermark*** Vertical,*Thick*paper,** *** * * Line*perforation:*14.* *** Overprinted*by*J.*Wood*at*Port*Moresby*with* large*papua * *** Plate*varieties;* Position*14:*Dot*above*bottom*frame*left*of*RLL*13?* *** Position*20:*Short*shade*line*in*right*panel.* 2s 6d Black and brown ** * Watermark Horizontal, Thick paper, Line perforation (28) Position 14: Dot above bottom frame left of right lower leaf 13 $21280 $ Position 20: Short shade line in right panel References Auction, Lot No. Prestige philatelic auction 135/308 (28) Well centred, faint mounting 2008 $16675 * **** * Prestige philatelic auction 149/2113 (28) BPA cert $8625

55 Page 55 of 71 * SG*34**½d*Black*and*yellow*green.* Printer:** De*La*Rue,*London* Date*of*issue:**MaybJune*1907* No.*Issued:** 18,150,*~*605*sheets,* *** * * including*sg*38.* Watermark*** Horizontal,*Thick*paper,** *** * * Line*perforation:*14.* *** * * Horizontal,*Thin*paper,** *** * * Line*perforation:*14.* Overprinted*in*Brisbane*with*small#Papua# Plate*varieties:** * *** Position*20:*Reduced*shading*in*right*leaves.* *** Position*27:*Reduction*of*shading*in*right*>*left*leaves.* *** Position*28:*Reduced*shading*in**both*lower*leaves.* Overprint*varieties:* * *** Positions*10,*16*and*21:*Inverted d for p. Position*17:*Dropped pua. Position*19:*Dropped first P and raised second a. Position*29:*Dot in eye of first P. ½d. Black and Yellow Green ** * Watermark Horizontal, Thick paper, Line perforation (34) Watermark horizontal, Thin paper, Line perforation (34a) $ $106 $137 $822 Position 10: Inverted d for p. $159 $206 $1236 Position 16: Inverted d fot p. $159 $206 $1236 Position 17: Dropped pua $159 $206 $1236 Position 19: Dropped first P and raised second a. $159 $206 $1236 Position 20: Reduced shading in right leaves $159 $206 $1236 Position 21: Inverted d for p. $159 $206 $1236 Position 27: Reduced shading in right > left leaves $159 $206 $1236 Position 28: Reduced shading in both lower leaves $159 $206 $1236 Position 29 Dot in eye of first P. $159 $206 $1236

56 Page 56 of 71 References Auction, Lot No. Prestige philatelic auction 154/441 (34) Right marginal Ex Fred Pearson: 2006: $ $1380 Prestige philatelic auction 163/428 (34) Well centred 2011 $1668 * **** * Prestige philatelic auction 169/908 (34) Block of 6; 2 o/p varieties; 4 unmounted 2011 $5290

57 Page 57 of 71 SG*35***2½d*Black*and*ultramarine* Printer:** De*La*Rue,*London* Date*of*issue:**MaybJune*1907* No.*Issued:** 13,230,*~*441*sheets,* *** * * including*sg*41.* Watermark*** Horizontal,*Thick*paper,** *** * * Line*perforation:*14.* *** Horizontal,*Thin*paper,** *** * * Line*perforation:*14.* Overprinted*in*Brisbane*with*small#Papua# Colour*variety:* Black*and*dull*blue*(35ac) Plate*varieties:* Position*17:*Loop*of* d *larger*in*left*oval*value.* *** Position*26:*Thin*inner*frame*of*right*oval*value.* *** Position*27:*White*leaves*at*left.* Overprint*varieties:* Positions*10,*16*and*21:*Inverted d for p. Position*17:*Dropped pua. Position*19:*Dropped first P and raised second a. Position*29:*Dot in eye of first P. 2½d. Black and ultramarine ** * Watermark Horizontal, Thick paper, Line perforation Thin paper (35a) $114 $122 $610 Black and dull blue (35ac) $494 $494 $2470 Position 10: Inverted d for p. $171 $183 $915 Position 16: Inverted d for p. $171 $183 $915 Position 17: Loop of d larger in left oval # # # + Dropped pua $171 $183 $915 Position 19: Dropped first P and raised second a. $171 $183 $915 Position 21: Inverted d for p $171 $183 $915 Position 26: Thin inner frame of right oval value $171 $183 $915 Position 27: White leaves at left $171 $183 $915 Position 29: Dot in eye of first P $171 $183 $915

58 Page 58 of 71 References Prestige philatelic auction Prestige philatelic auction Auction, Lot No. 149/2118 (35a and 35 ac) unused excellent centring 149/2119 (35ac), Port Moresby cds, BPA cert (2007) 2009 $ $529 Prestige philatelic auction 154/442; same lot as 149/2118 (35a and 35 ac) unused excellent centring 2010 $805 Prestige philatelic auction 169/910 (35ac) Left unused marginal trace mounted 2011 $196 * ***

59 Page 59 of 71 * SG*36** 1s*Black*and*orange* Printer:** De*La*Rue,*London* Date*of*issue:**MaybJune*1907* No.*Issued:** 7625,*~*255*sheets,* *** * * including*sg*44.* Watermark*** Horizontal,*Thick*paper,** *** * * Line*perforation:*14.* *** Overprinted*in*Brisbane*with*small#Papua# *** Plate*variety:* * *** Position*29:*Weak*upper*inner*frame*in*left*oval.* Overprint*varieties:* * *** Positions*10,*16*and*21:*Inverted d for p. Position*17:*Dropped pua. Position*19:*Dropped first P and raised second a. Position*29:*Dot in eye of first P. 1s Black and orange ** * Watermark Horizontal, Thick paper, Line perforation $800 $418 $570 - Position 10: Inverted d for p $627 $855 - Position 16: Inverted d for p $627 $855 - Position 17: Dropped pua $627 $855 - Position 19: Dropped first P and raised second a $627 $855 - Position 21: Inverted d for p $627 $855 - Position 29: Weak upper inner frame in left value oval $627 $855 - References Auction, Lot No. * **** * Prestige philatelic auction 169/911 (36) unmounted excellent centring 2011 $805

60 Page 60 of 71 SG*37** Printer:** 2s*6d*Black*and*brown* De*La*Rue,*London* Date*of*issue:**MaybJune*1907* No.*Issued:** 10696,*~*357*sheets,* *** * * including*sg*45.* Watermark*** Horizontal,*Thick*paper,** *** * * Line*perforation:*14.* *** Overprinted*in*Brisbane*with*small#Papua# * * Plate*varieties;* Position*14:*Dot*above*bottom*frame*left*of*RLL*13?* *** Position*20:*Short*shade*line*in*right*panel.* Overprint*varieties:* Positions*10,*16*and*21:*Inverted d for p. Position*17:*Dropped pua. Position*19:*Dropped first P and raised second a. Position*29:*Dot in eye of first P. Alignment errors: 1. Shift in horizontal alignment. 2. Rotational mal-alignment. 3. Kiss print, blurred, double impression. 4. Multiple and/or partial overprints. 2s 6d Black and brown ** * Watermark Horizontal, Thick paper, Line perforation (37) $73 $137 $685 Overprint vertical downwards (37a) $6500 Overprint horizontal double (37c) - $8360 Overprint horizontal triple (37d) $5290 $6460 Overprint vertical downwards double partial $6900 Overprint vertical downwards double complete $9200 Position 10; Inverted d for p $110 $206 $1030 Position 14: Dot above bottom frame left of right lower leaf 13 $110 $206 $1030 Position 16: Inverted d for p $110 $206 $1030 Position 17: Dropped pua $110 $206 $1030 Position 19: Dropped first P and raised second a $110 $206 $1030 Position 20: Short shade line in right panel $110 $206 $1030 Position 21: Inverted d for p $110 $206 $1030 Position 29: Dot in eye of first P $110 $206 $1030

61 Page 61 of 71 References Auction, Lot No. Prestige philatelic auction 121/590 (37a) o/p vertical down 2006 $7475 Prestige philatelic auction 135/311 (37a) o/p vertical down 2008 $12160 Prestige philatelic auction 135/312 (37a) o/p double vertical down Prestige philatelic auction 135/313 (37d) o/p horizontal triple, two albino; used Prestige philatelic auction 149/2114 (37) Block of four used Samarai well centred 2008 $ $5290# ! 1997 $ $633 Prestige philatelic auction 149/2115 (37a) o/p vertical down 2009 $5750 * **** * *** Prestige philatelic auction 149/2116 (37a) o/p vertical down, doubled, partial Papu Prestige philatelic auction 149/2117 (37a) o/p vertical down, doubled, Papua Prestige philatelic auction 154/443 (37) right lower corner block of 9; o/p displaced 10 mm to left; perf reinf $ $ $575

62 Page 62 of 71 SG*38***½d*Black*and*yellow*green.* Printer:** De*La*Rue,*London* Date*of*issue:**MaybJune*1907* No.*Issued:** 18150,*~*605*sheets,* *** * * including*sg*34.* Watermark*** Vertical,*Thin*paper,** *** * * Comb*perforation:14.* *** Overprinted*in*Brisbane*with*small#Papua* * Plate*varieties;** Position*20:*Reduced*shading*in*right*leaves.* *** Position*27:*Reduction*of*shading*in*right*>*left*leaves.* *** Position*28:*Reduced*shading*in**both*lower*leaves.* Overprint*varieties:* *** Positions*10,*16*and*21:*Inverted d for p. Position*17:*Dropped pua. Position*19:*Dropped first P and raised second a. Position*29:*Dot in eye of first P. Alignment error: 3. Double impression. * ½d. Black and Yellow Green ** * Watermark Vertical, Thin paper, Comb perforation (38) $27 $35 $175 Position 10: Inverted d for p $41 $53 $265 Position 16: Inverted d for p $41 $53 $265 Position 17: Dropped pua $41 $53 $265 Position 19: Dropped first P and raised second a $41 $53 $265 Position 20: Reduced shading in right leaves $41 $53 $265 Position 21: Inverted d for p $41 $53 $265 Position 27: Reduced shading in right > left leaves $41 $53 $265 Position 28: Reduced shading in both lower leaves $41 $53 $265 Position 29: Dot in eye of first P $41 $53 $265 Overprint double (38a) $4025 References Auction, Lot No. Prestige philatelic auction 149/2125 (38) o/p double, used well centered PM cancel 10 Jan $4025# Sir Gawaine Baillie:!

63 Page 63 of 71 * **** * SG*39** Printer:** 1d*Black*and*Carmine.* De*La*Rue,*London* Date*of*issue:**MaybJune*1907* No.*Issued:** 18,150,*~*605*sheets.* Watermark:*** Vertical,*Thin*paper,** *** * * Comb*perforation:*14.* *** Overprinted*in*Brisbane*with*small#Papua* Plate*varieties;*Position*1:*Small*blob*below*curved*coloured*line*under*left*end*of*N*of New.* *** *Position*13:*Small*dot*between*frame*lines*above*left*of*Maltese*cross.* *** *Position*24:*Diagonal*line*at*the*centre*of*clouds*at*left.* Overprint*varieties:* Positions*10,*16*and*21:*Inverted d for p. Position*17:*Dropped pua. Position*19:*Dropped first P and raised second a. Position*29:*Dot in eye of first P. Alignment error, etc., 2. Rotational malalignment. (39a) * 1d Black and carmine ** * Watermark Vertical, Thick paper, Line perforation (39) $11 $8 $48 Position 1: Small blob under left end of N of New $17 $12 $72 Position 10: Inverted d for p $17 $12 $72 Position 13: Dot between lines above Maltese cross $17 $12 $72 Position 16: Inverted d for p $17 $12 $72 Position 17: Dropped pua $17 $12 $72 Position 19: Dropped first P and raised second a $17 $12 $72 Position 21: Inverted d for p $17 $12 $72 Position 24: Diagonal line in clouds at left $17 $12 $72 Position 29: Dot in eye of first a $17 $12 $72 Overprint vertical upwards (39a) $8360 $4940

64 Page 64 of 71 References Auction, Lot No. Prestige philatelic auction 121/591 (39a) Horizontal pair, used, vertical overprint upwards cds, PM 10 Jan 08 Prestige philatelic auction 135/314 (39a) o/p vertical upwards used PM 10Jan 08 cds Ref. Croaker: Lakatois II and III, pages 5,6. Prestige philatelic auction 135/315 (39a) Vertical block of 4, left margin; cds PM, partial double overprints 2006 $ $ $19550 Prestige philatelic auction 149/2126 as for 135/314 (39a) o/p vertical upwards used PM 10Jan 08 cds Ref. Croaker: Lakatois II and III, pages 5, $4600 Prestige philatelic auction 149/2127 (39a) Left marginal stamp; cds PM, partial double overprints: 10 Jan 08 BPA cert. Prestige philatelic auction 163/433 (39a) Vertical pair, used, vertical overprint upwards cds, PM 10 Jan $ $7250 * **** * ***

65 Page 65 of 71 SG*40* **2d*Black*and*violet.* Printer:** De*La*Rue,*London* Date*of*issue:**MaybJune*1907* No.*Issued:** 40560,*~*1352*sheets.* Watermark:** Vertical,*Thin*paper,** *** * * Comb*perforation:*14.* Overprinted*in*Brisbane*with*small#Papua* Plate*varieties;* Overprint*varieties:* Positions*10,*16*and*21:*Inverted d for p. Position*17:*Dropped pua. Position*19:*Dropped first P and raised second a. Position*29:*Dot in eye of first P. Alignment errors, etc., 1. Shift in horizontal alignment. 2. Rotational malalignment. 3. Kiss print, blurred, double impression. 4. Multiple and/or partial overprints. Position*26:*Inner*frame*line*of*right*oval*is*thinner*than*normal.* 2d Black and violet ** * Watermark Vertical, Thin paper, Comb perf. (1905) $7 $3 $18 Position 10: Inverted d for p $11 $5 $30 Position 16: Inverted d for p $11 $5 $30 Position 17: Dropped pua $11 $5 $30 Position 19: Dropped first P and raised second a $11 $5 $30 Position 21: Inverted d for p $11 $5 $30 Position 26: Thin inner frame line of left value oval $11 $5 $30 Position 29: Dot in the eye of first P $11 $5 $30 Over print double (40a) $5700

66 Page 66 of 71 SG*41*2½d*Black*and*ultramarine* (Shades)* Printer:** De*La*Rue,*London* Date*of*issue:**MaybJune*1907* No.*Issued:** 13,230,*~*441*sheets,* *** * * including*sg*35* Watermark:** Vertical,*Thick*paper,** *** * * line*or*comb*perforation:*14* *** Overprinted*in*Brisbane*with*small#Papua* Plate*varieties;* Position*17:*Loop*of*d*in*oval*at*left*larger* Overprint*varieties:* Positions*10,*16*and*21:*Inverted d for p. Position*17:*Dropped pua. Position*19:*Dropped first P and raised second a. Position*29:*Dot in eye of first P. Alignment errors, etc., 2½d. Black and ultramarine ** * Watermark Vertical, Thick paper, Line/Comb perforation (41) $24 $30 $150 Watermark Vertical, Thick paper, unlisted (vide infra) $66 Position 10: Inverted d for p $36 $45 $225 Position 16: Inverted d for p $36 $45 $225 Position 17: Loop of d larger in left oval # # # + Dropped pua $36 $45 $225 Position 19: Dropped first P and raised second a $36 $45 $225 Position 21: Inverted d for p $36 $45 $225 Position 26: Thin inner frame of right oval value $36 $45 $225 Position 27: White leaves at left $36 $45 $225 Position 29: Dot in the eye of first P $36 $45 $225 References Auction, Lot No. Prestige philatelic auction 135/318 (41) thin paper unlisted: one sheet Croaker page 4 Lak. II, III 2008 $2645

67 Page 67 of 71 SG*42*** Printer:** 4d*Black*and*sepia* De*La*Rue,*London* Date*of*issue:**MaybJune*1907* No.*Issued:** 5135,*~*172*sheets.* Watermark*** Vertical,*Thin*paper,** *** * * Comb*perforation:*14.* *** Overprinted*in*Brisbane*with*small#Papua* *** * * Plate*varieties;* Position*18:*Deformed* d *in*left*oval.* Overprint*varieties:* *** Positions*10,*16*and*21:*Inverted d for p. Position*17:*Dropped pua. Position*19:*Dropped first P and raised second a. Position*29:*Dot in eye of first P. * 4d. Black and sepia ** * Watermark Horizontal, Thin paper, Comb perforation (42) $76 $106 $530 Position 10: Inverted d for p $114 $159 $785 Position 16: Inverted d for p $114 $159 $785 Position 17: Dropped pua $114 $159 $785 Position 18: Deformed d in left oval value (42a) $836 $988 - Position 19: Dropped first P and raised second a $114 $159 $785 Position 21: Inverted d for p $114 $159 $785 Position 29: Dot in the eye of first P $114 $159 $785 References Auction, Lot No. Prestige philatelic auction /2128 (42) Sheet, vary centre, some blemish 2009 $1725 Prestige philatelic auction 154/444 (42a) Lightly mounted 2010 $805 Prestige philatelic auction 157/796 (42a) Lightly mounted 2010 $483 Prestige philatelic auction 175/715 (42a) Superb used PM 2012 $776 * **** * *** *

68 Page 68 of 71 *** * SG*43**6d*Black*and*myrtlebgreen* Printer:** De*La*Rue,*London* Date*of*issue:**MaybJune*1907* No.*Issued:* 5255,*~*176*sheets.* Watermark*** Vertical,*Thin*paper,** *** * * Comb*perforation:*14.* *** Overprinted*in*Brisbane*with*small#Papua* *** * * Overprint*varieties:* *** Positions*10,*16*and*21:*Inverted d for p. Position*17:*Dropped pua. Position*19:*Dropped first P and raised second a. Position*29:*Dot in eye of first P. Alignment*etc.,** Double*impression.*(40a) *** 6d. Black and myrtle-green ** * Watermark Vertical, Thin paper, Comb perforation (43) $73 $68 $340 Overprint double (43a) $9880 $ Position 10: Inverted d for p $110 $57 $285 Position 16: Inverted d for p $110 $57 $285 Position 17: Dropped pua $110 $57 $285 Position 19: Dropped first P and raised second a $110 $57 $285 Position 21: Inverted d for p $110 $57 $285 Position 29: Dot in the eye of first P $110 $57 $285 References Auction, Lot No. Prestige philatelic auction 135/319 (43a) Double horizontal overprint, ex Huston, superb stamp. Prestige philatelic auction 149/2129 (43a) well centred, unmounted Prestige philatelic auction 176/716 (43a) Horizontal pair with Double horizontal o/p 2008 $5060# 2003 $4032! 2006 $7187! $6325? What for * *** ***

69 Page 69 of 71 SG*44**1s*Black*and*orange* Printer:*** De*La*Rue,*London.* Date*of*issue:**MaybJune*1907* No.*Issued:** 7625,*~*255*sheets,* *** * * including*no.*36.* Watermark*** Vertical,*Thick*paper,** *** * * Line*perforation:14.* Overprinted*in*Brisbane*with*small#Papua* *** Plate*varieties;* Position*29:*Weak*upper*inner*frame*in*left*oval.* Overprint*varieties:* *** Positions*10,*16*and*21:*Inverted d for p. Position*17:*Dropped pua. Position*19:*Dropped first P and raised second a. Position*29:*Dot in eye of first P. Alignment*errors,*etc.,* *** Double*impression.(44b) 1s Black and orange ** * Watermark Vertical, Thick paper, Line perforation (44) $114 $137 $685 Watermark Vertical, Thin paper, Comb perforation (44a) $61 $61 $305 Position 10: Inverted d for p $173 $191 $944 Position 16: Inverted d for p $173 $191 $944 Position 17: Dropped pua $173 $191 $944 Position 19: Dropped first P and raised second a $173 $191 $944 Position 21: Inverted d for p $173 $191 $944 Position 29: Weak upper inner frame in left value oval# # + Dot in eye of first P $173 $191 $944 Overprint double, one diagonal (44ba) $28880 $ References Auction, Lot No. Prestige philatelic auction 149/2131 (44ba) Double overprint one diagonal, CTO PM 10 Jan 08 Prestige philatelic auction (44ba) Double overprint one diagonal, CTO PM 10 Jan 08 third just on edge 2009 $ $14950

70 Page 70 of 71 SG*45**2s*6d*Black*and*brown*(1907)* Printer:** De*La*Rue,*London* Date*of*issue:**MaybJune*1907* No.*Issued:** 10696,*~*357*sheets,* *** * * including*no.*37.* Watermark*** Vertical,*Thick*paper,** *** * * Line*perforation:14.* Overprinted*in*Brisbane*with*small#Papua * *** Plate*varieties;* Position*14:*Dot*above*bottom*frame*left*of*RLL*13?* *** Position*20:*Short*shade*line*in*right*panel.* Overprint*varieties:* *** Positions*10,*16*and*21:*Inverted d for p. Position*17:*Dropped pua. Position*19:*Dropped first P and raised second a. Position*29:*Dot in eye of first P. Alignment errors, etc., 2s 6d Black and brown ** * Watermark Vertical, Thick paper, Line perforation (45) $24320 $ Watermark Vertical, Thin paper, Comb perforation (45a) $68 $122 - Position 10: Inverted d for p $102 $183 - Position 14: Dot above bottom frame left of right lower leaf 13 $102 $183 - Position 16: Inverted d for p $102 $183 - Position 17: Dropped pua $102 $183 - Position 19: Dropped first P ans raised second a $102 $183 - Position 20: Short shade line in right panel $102 $183 - Position 21: Inverted d for p $102 $183 - References Position 29: Dot in eye of first P $102 $183 - Auction, Lot No. Prestige philatelic auction 135/317 (45) Thick paper cancel CTO PM was one of four Prestige philatelic auction 149/2120 (45) Thick well centered a little aged 2009 $ $6613