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Lot# 8506 - Auction 274-283

  • Lot# : 8506 Samoa

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    Express issue, 3rd State 1879: 5 s. deep green, rough perf. 12 (11.8), an unused complete sheet of ten subjects (5 x 2), with large margins all round and of fresh rich colour, note position 6 with "AG" of POSTAGE joined and dot on "I" of FIVE, position 8 with listed variety "Line above "X" of EXPRESS not repaired", occasionally patchy large part og. See Odenweller page 45. A rare and most attractive sheet. Cert. RPSL (1965) Gi = £ 8'100++.rnrnProvenance: Collection Charles J. Phillips (former owner of Stanley Gibbons).rn                     Collection F. B. Howard-White, Harmers, London, 15 Oct 1985.rn 
    Starting bid : 3,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 4,200 CHF