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Catalogue 282: Pacific Islands – The ‘BESANÇON’ Collection
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    1914 (Sept 3): GRI 2½ d. on 20 pf. ultramarine, a used example on small piece, variety "Surcharge Double", cancelled by "Apia / Samoa" cds (Sept 15) in black. A rare stamp - Gibbs records just 8 examples. Signed Bothe. Cert. Bothe (1981) Gibbs 4d / Gi = £ 650.rnrnProvenance: Mathew Bennett, New York, 12 Nov 2004, lot 221.
    Starting bid : 350 CHF
    Hammer price : 400 CHF

    Lot# : 8548 Samoa

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    1914 (Sept 3): GRI 2½ d. on 20 pf. ultramarine, an unused block of four, upper stamps variety "No Fraction Bar to ½" (position 6 in the vertical Setting), all four stamps with "Surcharge Double", the upper part of the second surcharge also showing the "No Fraction Bar" variety; unused without gum (due to the provenance), the lower pair with ironed horizontal crease of no great significance. A rare and wonderful multiple, unique. Signed Holcombe. Cert. Holcombe (1988) Gibbs 4ea / Gi = £ 1'500++.rnrnProvenance: Collection Marquess of Bute, RL, 27 April 1959, lot 318.rn                   Corinphila, sale 118, 27 Oct 1999, lot 7216.
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,300 CHF

    Lot# : 8549 Samoa

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    1914 (Sept 3): GRI 2½ d. on 20 pf. ultramarine, a used example of 1914 Fred Hagen cover to Sydney, tied by "Apia / Samoa" cds (Sept 11) in black. Manuscript "Passed by Censor / N.Z.E.F." in red crayon at left and reverse with Sydney machine cancel of arrival (Sept 21) in black. Scarce and most attractive.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 500 CHF

    Lot# : 8550 Samoa

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    1914 (Sept 3): GRI 3 d. on 30 pf. black & orange on buff, a used example with variety "3 d. for 4 d.", cancelled by "Apia / Samoa" cds (Sept 12) in black. See Gibbs pages 263-265 where this stamp is discussed, despite the fact that this was probably produced by the surcharger, Jimmy Ah Sue, there appears to be very few in private hands; whilst of unofficial status still a great rarity: as Gibbs quotes from the great Robson Lowe: "My stamps are my friends, regardless of who prints them, and it is my greatest freedom to collect what I want to collect". Cert. Gibbs (2002) Gibbs 6a.rnrnProvenance: Collection Marquess of Bute, RL, London, 29 April 1959, lot 359.rn                     Corinphila, sale 133, June 2002, lot 657.rn 
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,400 CHF

    Lot# : 8551 Samoa

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    Lot# : 8552 Samoa

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    1914 (Sept 3): GRI 3 d. on 25 pf. black & red on yellow, an unused example of fine colour, variety "Surcharge Double", large part og. A very scarce stamp, Gibbs records 10 unused examples Gibbs 5b / Gi = £ 1'100.rnrnProvenance: Collection William Frazer, Spink, London, 4 June 2003, lot 452.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 400 CHF

    Lot# : 8553 Samoa

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    1914 (Sept 3): GRI 3 d. on 25 pf. black & red on yellow, a fine used example, variety "Surcharge Double", tied to small piece by "Apia / Samoa" cds (Sept 16) in black. A fine example of an extremely rare stamp. Gibbs recorded just 10 examples. Signed A. Diena. Cert. RPSL (1980) Gibbs 5b / Gi = £ 800.rnrnProvenance: King Carol of Romania, Sotheby's, London, 26 March 1981.rn                   Spink, Melbourne, 28 March 1999, lot 1752.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 400 CHF

    Lot# : 8554 Samoa

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    1914 (Sept 3): GRI 3 d. on 25 pf. black & red on yellow, the famous unused example, variety "Comma after "I" in G.R.I.", fresh and very fine, unused without gum (due to provenance). Believed to be the sole recorded example of this stamp. Signed Holcombe. Cert. Holcombe (1998) Michel 5PF1 = € 5'000 /Gibbs 5a / Gi = £ 5'000.rnrnProvenance: Collection Marquess of Bute, RL, London, 29 April 1959, lot 329.rn                     Corinphila, sale 133, June 2002, lot 655.
    Starting bid : 2,500 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 8555 Samoa

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    1914 (Sept 3): GRI 4 d. on 40 pf. black & carmine, a used example with variety "4 d. for 5 d.", on white paper, cancelled by "Apia / Samoa" cds (Sept 13). See Gibbs pages 263-265 where this stamp is discussed, despite the fact that this was probably produced by the surcharger, Jimmy Ah Sue, there appears to be a very few examples surcharged thus; whilst of unofficial status still a great rarity: as Gibbs quotes from the great Robson Lowe: "My stamps are my friends, regardless of who prints them, and it is my greatest freedom to collect what I want to collect". Opinion Holcombe (1989) Gibbs 7a.rnrnProvenance: Harmers, London, 10 March 1998, lot 1684.
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 8556 Samoa

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    1914 (Sept 3): GRI 4 d. on 40 pf. black & carmine, an unused example with variety "4 d. for 5 d.", on toned paper, large part og. See Gibbs pages 263-265 where this stamp is discussed, despite the fact that this was probably produced by the surcharger, Jimmy Ah Sue, there appears to be very few examples surcharged thus; whilst of unofficial status still a great rarity: as Gibbs quotes from the great Robson Lowe: "My stamps are my friends, regardless of who prints them, and it is my greatest freedom to collect what I want to collect". Signed T. Allen, A. Diena. Certs. Philatelic Foundation (1962), Gibbs (2002) Gibbs 7a.rnrnProvenance: Corinphila, sale 133, June 2002, lot 658.
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,000 CHF

    Lot# : 8557 Samoa

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    1914 (Sept 3): GRI 6 d. on 50 pf. black & purple on buff, an unused vertical strip of three, showing "G.R.I./6 d." surcharge shifted upwards, fresh and very fine, large part og. or unmounted og. Probably an Ah Sue production but nevertheless scarce and most attractive Gi = £ 195+.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 120 CHF

    Lot# : 8558 Samoa

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    1914 (Sept 3): GRI 6 d. on 50 pf. black & purple on buff, an unused example of fine colour, variety "Surcharge Double", large part og. A very scarce stamp, Gibbs records 9 unused examples. Cert. RPSL (1922) Gibbs 8b / Gi = £ 1'100.rnrnProvenance: Collection R.E.R. Dalwick (1922).rn                   Collection William Frazer, Spink, London, 4 June 2003, lot 454.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 8559 Samoa

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    1914 (Sept 3): GRI 6 d. on 50 pf. black & purple on buff, an unused vertical pair, marginal from base of sheet, upper stamp variety "Inverted "9" for 6" (position 9 on the vertical Setting), fresh and very fine, unmounted og. Scarce. Copy of BPA cert from a block of six (1987) Gibbs 8a / Gi = £ 245+.rnrnProvenance: Shreves, New York, 27 June 2003, lot 858.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 8560 Samoa

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    1914 (Sept 3): GRI 6 d. on 50 pf. black & purple on buff, a used vertical pair, upper stamp with variety "Inverted "9" for 6", tied to small piece by "Apia / Samoa" cds (Oct 11) in black Gibbs 8a+8 / Gi = £ 135+.
    Starting bid : 80 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 8561 Samoa

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    1914 (Sept 3): GRI 6 d. on 50 pf. black & purple on buff, a used block four, marginal from base of sheet, upper stamps both showing variety "Inverted "9" for 6" (position 9 on the vertical Setting), centrally cancelled by "Apia / Samoa" posthumous cds (Oct 13, 1918) in black. Nevertheless, an attractive multiple. Signed Hoffmann Giesecke Gibbs 8a+8 / Gi = £ 400+.rnrnProvenance: Spink, Melbourne, 28 March 1999, lot 1757.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 120 CHF

    Lot# : 8562 Samoa

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    1914 (Sept 3): 6 d. on 50 pf. black & purple on buff, variety "Inverted "9" for 6" used on 1914 cover addressed to the S.S. John William at Apia, in combination with ½ d. on 5 pf. green pair, 1 d. on 10 pf. carmine, 2½ d. on 20 pf. ultramarine, 3 d. on 25 pf. black & red on yellow and 5 d. on 40 pf. blak & carmine; all tied by APIA / SAMOA datestamps (Sept 30) in black. Cover with some imperfections and back flap missing but a rare and appealing usage Gi = £ 360+.
    Starting bid : 175 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 8563 Samoa

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    1914 (Sept 3): GRI 9 d. on 80 f. black & carmine on rose, a fine used block of four, neatly tied to piece by four strikes of "Apia / Samoa" datestamp (Sept 12) in black. A very scarce and most attractive multiple. Cert. BPA (1987) Gibbs 9 / Gi = £ 400+.rnrnProvenance: Spink, Melbourne, 28 March 1999, lot 1758.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 240 CHF

    Lot# : 8564 Samoa

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    1914 (Sept 3): GRI 1 s. on 1 m. carmine (Shillings), an unused example of perfect centering, of vibrant fresh colour and fine, large part og. Just 100 stamps issued. Signed Champion, Herbert Bloch. Certs. BPA (1960), Philatelic Foundation (1961) Gibbs 10 / Gi = £ 3'250.rnrnProvenance: Spink, Melbourne, 28 March 1999, lot 1759.
    Starting bid : 1,200 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,400 CHF

    Lot# : 8565 Samoa

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    1914 (Sept 3): GRI 1 s. on 1 m. carmine (Shillings), a used example on evelope (imprinted 'Pourerere' on reverse) tied by "Apia / Samoa" cds (Nov 24) in black, datestamp repeated on reverse. A delightful stamp and a most attractive cover. Just 100 stamps issued. Signed Holcombe. Cert. Holcombe (1992) Gibbs 10 / Gi = £ 3'500 off cover.rnrnProvenance: Corinphila, sale 133, 6-9 June 2002, lot 661.
    Starting bid : 1,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,600 CHF

    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

    Lot# : 8567 Samoa

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    1914 (Sept 3): GRI 2 s. on 2 m. blue, an unused example of reasonably good centering and colour, fresh and very fine, large part og. Extremely rare - just 126 stamps issued. Signed Brun, Kilian. Cert. Kilian (1984) Gibbs 12 / Gi = £ 3'500.rnrnProvenance: Collection Howard & Torie Gibralter, Shreves, New York, 12-15 Sept 2000, lot 2096.
    Starting bid : 1,500 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 8568 Samoa

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    1914 (Sept 3): GRI 2 s. on 2 m. blue, a used example of reasonably good centering and deep colour, lightly cancelled by "Apia / Samoa" cds (Sept 8) in black. Extremely rare - just 126 stamps issued. Cert. BPA (2000) Gibbs 12 / Gi = £ 3'000.rn 
    Starting bid : 1,250 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,600 CHF

    Lot# : 8569 Samoa

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    1914 (Sept 3): GRI 3 s. on 3 m. violet-black, an unused example with "3 Shillings" showing a light impression, of rich colour, well centred and fine slightly browned, large part og. An extremely rare stamp with just 458 examples issued. Signed Herbert Bloch, Bothe, Holcombe. Cert. Holcombe (1994) Gibbs 13 / Gi = £ 1'200.rnrnProvenance: Harmers, London, 20 Dec 1994, lot 1650.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 650 CHF

    Lot# : 8570 Samoa

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    1914 (Sept 3): GRI 3 s. on 3 m. violet-black, a used example of rich colour, cancelled by heavy "Apia / Samoa" cds in black. An extremely rare stamp with just 458 examples issued. Cert. RPS of NZ (1980) Gibbs 13 / Gi = £ 1'200.rnrnProvenance: Harmers, London, 20 Dec 1994, lot 1651.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 500 CHF

    Lot# : 8571 Samoa

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    1914 (Sept 3): GRI 3 s. on 3 m. violet-black, a used example of rich colour, tied to small piece by two strikes of "Apia / Samoa" cds (Sept 10) in black. A wonderful example of an extremely rare stamp with just 458 stamps issued. Cert. Gibbs (2002) Gibbs 13 / Gi = £ 1'200.rnrnProvenance: Corinphila, sale 133, June 2002, lot 666.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 650 CHF

    Lot# : 8572 Samoa

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    1914 (Sept 3): GRI 3 s. on 3 m. violet-black, an unused example, marginal from base of sheet, with variety "Surcharge Double" with one "3 Shillings" showing a lower light impression, of rich colour, well centred and of spectacular appearance. Reverse with the black 'bord de feuille' shown at base of margin on the gum. An extremely rare stamp with just 2 examples recorded by Gibbs. Cert. BPA (1965) Gibbs 13a / Gi = £ 10'000.rnrnProvenance: Spink, Melbourne, 28 March 1999, lot 1764.
    Starting bid : 5,000 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 8573 Samoa

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    1914 (Sept 3): GRI 5 s. on 5 m. carmine & black, a well centred unused example of good colour, with "Broken / Square Stop" variety after "I of G.R.I., fresh and very fine, large part og. Rare with just 534 stamps issued. Signed Holcombe, Champion and Bothe. Cert. Holcombe (1994) Gibbs 14/ Gi = 1'200+.rnrnProvenance: Harmers, London, 21 Dec 1994, lot 2317.
    Starting bid : 600 CHF
    Hammer price : 850 CHF

    Lot# : 8574 Samoa

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    1914 (Sept 3): GRI 5 s. on 5 m. carmine & black, a well centred used example of good colour, cancelled by central "Apia / Samoa" cds (Sept 16) in black. A fine example of a very rare stamp with just 534 issued. Signed Holcombe. Cert. Holcombe (1994) Gibbs 14 / Gi = 1'000.rnrnProvenance: Harmers, London, 9 July 1997, lot 1332.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 400 CHF

    Lot# : 8575 Samoa

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    1914 (Sept 3): GRI 5 s. on 5 m. carmine & black, an unused example with the surcharge almost entirely over the original surcharge (1 mm. to the right), some tone spots on perfs., but an enormously rare stamp of which Gibbs conjectures just 4 were possible (width of the sheet) but just this sole unused example is recorded, fine large part og. Signed Hoffman Giesecke. Cert. BPA (1985) Gi = £ 13'000.rnrnProvenance: Spink, London, 9-10 March 2005, lot 1271.
    Starting bid : 4,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 4,400 CHF

    Lot# : 8576 Samoa

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    1914 (Sept 3): GRI 5 s. on 5 m. carmine & black, a used example with variety "Surcharge Double", the surcharge almost entirely over the original surcharge (1 mm. to the right), tied to small piece by "Apia / Samoa" cds (Oct 13) in black. An enormously rare stamp of which Gibbs conjectures just 4 were possible (width of the sheet) but just this sole used example appears to be recorded. Signed Stanley Gibbons, London.  Cert. BPA (1985) Gi = £ 14'000.rnrnProvenance: Spink, London, 9-10 March 2005, lot 1272.
    Starting bid : 5,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 8,500 CHF

    Lot# : 8577 Samoa

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    1914: The set of six values overprinted in red or blue on New Zealand, all handstamped SPECIMEN in diagonally in black upon receipt from the UPU by the Bechuanaland Post Office, all with typical blue crayon further defacement, unused or part og. Unique.
    Starting bid : 350 CHF
    Hammer price : 360 CHF

    Lot# : 8578 Samoa

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    1914/24: New Zealand Postal Fiscals overprinted SAMOA in blue or red, the 1914/17 set of five values to £ 1 rose-carmine, perf. 14 and the 1917-24 set of six values to £ 1 rose-carmine, perf. 14½ x 14; fine unused, fresh colours, large part og. The scarce 1924 2 s . 6 d. grey-brown with cert. RPSL (1969) Gi = £ 900+.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 300 CHF

    Lot# : 8579 Samoa

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    1914: New Zealand Postal Fiscals overprinted SAMOA in blue or red, 5 s. yellow-green optd. in red, 10 s. maroon and £ 1 rose-carrmine optd. in blue, all handstamped SPECIMEN in diagonally in black upon receipt from the UPU by the Bechuanaland Post Office, all with typical blue crayon further defacement, large part og. Unique.
    Starting bid : 350 CHF
    Hammer price : 350 CHF

    Lot# : 8580 Samoa

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    1920 (July): Victory set of six values overprinted in red or blue on New Zealand, all handstamped SPECIMEN in diagonally in black upon receipt from the UPU by the Bechuanaland Post Office, all with typical blue crayon further defacement, unused or part og. Unique.
    Starting bid : 350 CHF
    Hammer price : 350 CHF

    Lot# : 8581 Samoa

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    1921: Native Huts set of twelve values and Jones paper 2 s. deep bllue and 3 s. mauve, all handstamped SPECIMEN in diagonally in black upon receipt from the UPU by the Bechuanaland Post Office, all with typical blue crayon further defacement, some with imperfections, unused or part og. Unique.
    Starting bid : 350 CHF
    Hammer price : 550 CHF

    Lot# : 8582 Samoa

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    1921: Bradbury Wilkinson 'Native Huts', the complete set of twelve imperforate Proofs on ungummed, unwatermarked wove paper, all printed in indigo-blue. A most attractive and very scarce set.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 300 CHF

    Lot# : 8583 Samoa

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    1932 (Aug): New Zealand Postal Fiscals overprinted SAMOA in blue or red, the set of five values to the £ 2 bright purple, all fresh and fine, large part og. Rare Gi = £ 1'150+.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 850 CHF

    Lot# : 8584 Samoa

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    1932 (Aug): New Zealand Postal Fiscal £ 5 indigo-blue, overprinted SAMOA in red, a fine unused example, large part og. An extremely elusive and rare stamp. Signed A. Diena Gi = £ 2'500.
    Starting bid : 850 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,200 CHF

    Lot# : 8585 Samoa

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    1935 (May 7): Silver Jubilee set of three unused singles and imprint strips of four unused, together with 1 d. lake with huge Re-Entry at upper right corner and the very scarce perf. 14 x 14½ perf. variety (cert.), all fresh and fine, large part og. Cert. BPA (1969).
    Starting bid : 75 CHF
    Hammer price : 75 CHF

    Lot# : 8586 Samoa

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    1935/42: New Zealand Postal Fiscals overprinted WESTERN / SAMOA in blue or red, on thick opaque hard Cowan paper, wmk. Single NZ and Star, the set of six values to £ 5 indigo-blue, fresh colours and fine, large part og. Scarce Gi = £ 540+.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 8587 Samoa

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    1935/42: New Zealand Postal Fiscal £ 2 bright purple on Wiggins Teape thin hard chalk surfaced paper, overprinted WESTERN / SAMOA in red, an unused example, large part og. A scarce stamp Gi = £ 550.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 240 CHF

    Lot# : 8588 Samoa

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    1945/53: New Zealand Postal Fiscals overprinted WESTERN / SAMOA in blue or red, the set of eight values complete to £ 5 indigo-blue on Wiggins Teape paper, wmk. Multiple NZ and Star, fresh and fine colours, large part og. A very scarce set Gi = £ 1'300+.
    Starting bid : 450 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 8589 Samoa

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    1945/53: New Zealand Postal Fiscal, 30 s. brown overprinted WESTERN / SAMOA in blue, a top marginal used example tied to piece by Apia datestamp (Aug 26, 1953) in black Gi = £ 300.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 100 CHF

    Lot# : 8590 Samoa

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    1945/53: New Zealand Postal Fiscal £ 5 indigo-blue overprinted WESTERN / SAMOA in red, an unused corner block of four from top left of sheet, of deep rich colour, fresh and fine but for light browning on unmounted og. A rare stamp in a multiple Gi = £ 1'700+.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 650 CHF
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