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Lot# 8566 - Auction 274-283

  • Lot# : 8566 Samoa

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    1914 (Sept 3): GRI 1 s. on 1 m. carmine (Shilling), an unused example centred to just to left, of vibrant fresh colour, lightly cancelled at Apia in black. Exceptional and of great rarity with just 35 stamps issued. Certs. BPA (1920) - cert. signed by Houtzamer and P.L. Pemberton; Gibbs (2003) Gibbs 11 / Gi = £ 7'000.rnrnProvenance: Corinphila, sale 137, 22-24 May 2003, lot 2436.rn 
    Starting bid : 3,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 4,300 CHF