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Lot# 1210 - Auction 309-320

  • Lot# : 1210 Samoa

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    1886-1900: 2s.6d. deep purple on toned paper, perf. 11, watermark ''NZ'' over Star (7mm spacing), watermark reversed, lower right corner marginal mint block of eight (2 x 4) from the right pane, missing horizontal row of perforations due to misplacement of rotary wheel resulting in centre block of four comprising two vertical pairs imperf. between, minor separation of vertical perfs. at foot, clear of varieties otherwise mainly fine and rare. A spectacular exhibition item from the period of the John Davis Post Office.rnReference: ''The Stamps and Postal History of 19th Century Samoa'' by R.P. Odenweller (2004), p.147.
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : 750 CHF