Canada – Scott # 97, used
$2.00Canada Scott #97, 1¢ Quebec Tercentenary commemorative issued in 1908, featuring Champlain and King George V, used example.
Papua New Guinea’s stamps capture the vibrant natural and cultural diversity of the Pacific. From colonial “Territory of Papua” issues to vivid modern wildlife sets, its philatelic history tells a story of transformation and identity. Many early designs feature indigenous art, tropical fauna, and scenes of island life, making them both beautiful and educational.
The Bird of Paradise series and early overprinted British New Guinea stamps are among the country’s most sought-after classics.
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Papua New Guinea – Scott # 209, used
$0.501964 Papua & New Guinea “Butterflies” definitive. 1¢ Papilio ulysses autolycus (Ulysses Swallowtail). Used, clear postmark.
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Papua New Guinea – Scott # 211, used
$0.501964 Papua & New Guinea “Butterflies” definitive. 4¢ Graphium weiskei (Purple Spotted Swallowtail). Used, clean circular cancel.
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Papua New Guinea – Scott # 341a
$0.501972 Papua New Guinea “Constitutional Development” se-tenant pair (Scott #341a). National flag and emblem designs. Mint, never hinged.
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Papua New Guinea – Scott # 343a
$0.75Se-tenant pair issued in 1972 to commemorate the 25th Anniversary of the South Pacific Commission (SPC). Designs feature a stylized Pacific map and the SPC emblem with palm and ribbon motifs, symbolizing unity among island nations. Printed by the Note Printing Branch, Melbourne.
A vivid and historically rich issue marking Papua New Guinea’s growing regional presence prior to independence.
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Papua New Guinea – Scott # 424a
$0.501975 Independence miniature sheet featuring Papua New Guinea’s flag and national emblem on Pacific map backgrounds. Traditional tapa borders symbolize unity and heritage. Printed by Note Printing Branch, Melbourne. Mint, never hinged.
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Papua New Guinea – Scott # 440, used
$0.501976 60t issue commemorating the 50th Anniversary of Papua New Guinea’s first survey flight. Features seaplane and canoe scene symbolizing progress and connection. Used condition.
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Papua New Guinea – Scott # 720, used
$0.501991 Marine Life definitive showing the Whitecap Anemonefish (Amphiprion leucokranos). 20t denomination. Brightly colored design symbolizing Papua New Guinea’s marine biodiversity. Used condition.
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Papua New Guinea – Scott # 851a on FDC
$3.00Papua New Guinea Scott #851a souvenir sheet on Official First Day Cover, 1995 Peter To Rot Beatification with Port Moresby cancels.
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Papua New Guinea – Scott #s 395-96, used
$0.40Two-stamp set issued in 1973 to mark Papua New Guinea’s achievement of self-government. Features traditional tribal masks framed by woven designs, symbolizing unity and cultural identity. Inscribed with the motto “Unite-Bung Wantaim Na Pragoue” (“Unite, Work Together, and Advance”). Designed by M. Downs and printed by the Note Printing Branch, Melbourne.