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

Lot 2345 P   

Samoa, 1894-95, 5d Flag, Die Proof on Wove. 4 in different colors; brown, buff, dull red and lilac, full to large even margins, all very fresh, Very Fine and choice.
Estimate    $300 - 400.

Realized: $250

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Lot 2346 P   

Samoa, 1894-95, 5d Flag, Progressive Die Proof on Wove. 8th state in plum (26x24mm), full even margins, very fresh, Extremely Fine, rare with only seven examples produced in this color.
Estimate    $200 - 300.

Realized: $180

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Lot 2347 /o   

Samoa, 1894-95, 5d Flag Issue. Mint and used singles on album and stock pages, perf 11½x12 issues including used blocks with pane of 59 and marginal block o6 showing downward shifted perfs in first row, additional mint blocks and singles with an array of shades, perf 11 issues including used irregular marginal blocks of 20, mint block of 4 in the dull red shade, also an array of mint and used singles; few flaws to be expected, F.-V.F. overall. Scott No. 23-23a.
SG No. 71-72a; £1,416 ($2,223)    Estimate $300 - 400.

Realized: $260

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Lot 2348    

Samoa, 1894-95, 5d Vermilion, Perf 11½x12, Two Singles. Tied by "Apia, Samoa, Jan 2" cds's on fresh 1895 registered Sellschopp corner card cover to Frankfurt, Germany, matching "Registered" straight line and "R" in circle handstamps, red London registry oval date stamp and receiving backstamp; central cover file fold, Very Fine, a NZMPO seal bag usage which did not go via Auckland (Odenweller 449). Scott No. 23.
SG No. 71    Estimate $150 - 200.

Realized: $160

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Lot 2349    

Samoa, 1894-95, 5d Vermilion, Perf 11½x12. Tied by neat "Apia, Samoa, Aug 1, 15" cds (year error) on cover to San Francisco, 1894 receiving backstamp, Extremely Fine.
SG No. 71    Estimate $100 - 150.

Realized: $230

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Lot 2350    

Samoa, 1894-95, 5d Vermilion, Perf 11. In combination with 1895, 2d yellow + 3d on 2d orange (type 2) with additional vertical perf row at center on registered cover to Constantinople, Turkey, all tied by "Apia, Samoa, Aug 14, 95" type 5 cds's, matching "Registered" straight line handstamp, "Registered, London, 11 Sp, 95" oval date stamp and receiving backstamp, fresh and Very Fine. Scott No. 23a+13e+25.
SG No. 72+59+75    Estimate $200 - 300.

Realized: $250

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