NAURU 1916-23 2d orange variety, SG4b var

Nauru 1916-23 2d orange, type 1 overprint, DOUBLE OVERPRINT ONE ALBINO (with the albino impression ½mm above the inked overprint), horizontal pair from top of lower pane with part interpane margin (R1/8-9), the left stamp exceptionally showing variety 'Short left stroke to N', 'H16' printing, SG4b var.

A very fine unmounted mint positional pair with full original gum.

One of only two recorded with this combination of varieties, and unique in this positional se-tenant form.

Provenance: Ex Keith Buckingham (Grosvenor 28/2/2006, lot 820, realised £647!)

Nauru was occupied by Australian forces following the outbreak of World War I. During this time, Australian stamps overprinted 'North West Pacific Islands' were used from 1914 to 1916. The British government took control of the island and British stamps were then overprinted 'NAURU' and were first issued in October 1916.

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