Public Auction #176 - Pacific Islands

This is one of the most exciting sales we have ever had the pleasure of assembling.  From a fantastic array of almost 1500 Pacific Islands postcards from Don Welsh (the Fiji) and Max Shekleton, to the most important and extraordinary “original find” of proof material we have ever handled, this auction is full of superb rarities and  other desirable material.     
Gerald Patterson has consigned his award-winning collection of Fiji.  With strength in the early issues, Postage Dues, and rare covers, this is an opportunity not to be missed.
New Guinea is very strong, with emphasis on the German Period  -  Michael Courtis’s collection  -  and the GRI Overprints  -  from Peter Moverley  -  including some very rare and appealing items. 
New Zealand includes superb original artwork by James Berryand a fine selection of the ever-popular advertising stamps from Charles & Francis Kiddle. 
The extensive Papuan listings occupy 40 pages and comprise the strongest and most diverse array since we sold Peter Troy’s magnificent collection.  Paul Zatulove has contributed his stamps, with numerous exceptional pieces including two Inverted Aeroplanes.  Roger Lee’s missionary mail  -  including the earliest recorded mail into British New Guinea  -  and ship mail are featured.  And we are proud to offer the remarkable archive of 1930s essays and proofs from the family of one-time Papuan Treasurer EC Harris.
John McNabb has consigned what is perhaps the finest collection of Papua New Guinea ever formed.  With proofs, unissued stamps, a terrific array of Postal Charges and all the rare postmarks, this will be an absolute feast for collectors of the Australian Territories.

If you collect any Pacific Islands subject, this is one sale not to be missed.