NEW GUINEA 1931 SG163/76 Mint Bird of Paradise Airmail set of 14 to £1 in blocks of 4 digital-edition imperforate example printed in black

imperforate example printed in black on green paper

1936-61 2d orange

an absolute gem of a cover

- P223001352

Very fine cover from Cape of Good Hope to Edinburgh

NEW GUINEA 1931 SG163/76 Mint Bird of Paradise Airmail set of 14 to £1 in blocks of 4 digital-edition imperforate example printed in black1931 (2 Aug) 'Bird of Paradise' Air set of 14 to 1, with dates, marginal blocks of 4, the 1 exceptionally from the foot of the sheet with full 'JOHN ASH' imprint, large part o. g. Typical minor blemishes (folded margins, odd shortish perfs, 4d couple gum thins), still highly attractive with lovely fresh colours. A scarce set in blocks. Only 108 sheets sold of 1. P201013265