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Sale 44: The Westpex Sale - Important Worldwide Stamps and Covers

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The Hughes Collection of Samoa: 1880 Samoa Express, State IV

Lots 2256-2260

Lot 2256 /o   

Samoa, 1880, 9d Orange Brown, State IV. Group of 3 mint o.g. (orange brown) and 6 used with town cancels, two orange brown and 4 chestnut shades, light to deep shades; few flaws, F.-V.F. overall. Scott No. 5-5a.
SG No. 20; £2,445 ($3,839)    Estimate $500 - 750.

Realized: $1,050

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Lot 2257 /o   

Samoa, 1880, 9d Chestnut, Perf 11¾, State IV. complete plate reconstruction of 10, seven used with town cancels, the mint (one no gum), medium to deep shades, Very Fine, a choice plating. Scott No. 5 $1,360.
SG No. 20 var.    Estimate $600 - 800.

Realized: $950

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Lot 2258 o   

Samoa, 1880, 9d Pale Chestnut, Perf 11¾, State IV. Position 8 (R2/3), Oct. 1, 1880 town cancel, beautifully centered amid well balanced margins, rich bright color, Extremely Fine and choice, an exceptional used stamp. Scott No. 5.
SG No. 20    £350 ($550).

Realized: $600

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Lot 2259    

Samoa, 1880, 9d Orange Brown, Perf 11¾, State IV. complete pane of 10, full o.g. (usual light gum soak), rich vivid color, Very Fine, a scarce complete sheet. Scott No. 5a $1,000.
SG No. 20    £650 ($1,020).

Realized: $525

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Lot 2260 o   

Samoa, 1880, 9d Orange Brown, Perf 11¾, State IV. Position 1 (R1/1) showing "PENCF" variety, early Dec. 17, 1880 town cancel, rich bright color, well centered, Extremely Fine. Scott No. 5a $800.
SG No. 20    £375 ($589).

Realized: $850

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