German British Joint New Guinea Expedition

German New Guinea · 1909 · N/A

This cinderella stamp commemorates the joint German-British New Guinea Boundary Expedition of 1909-1910. As a non-postal issue, it likely served as a souvenir or propaganda piece related to the colonial exploration of New Guinea.

The expedition was crucial for demarcating the borders between German New Guinea and British New Guinea, reflecting the intense colonial competition and scientific interest in the region during the early 20th century.