Lot
2207 (
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Samoa, 1878, 3d Vermilion, State II. Position 9 (R2/4), in combination with 1878, 6d lilac, State II position 1 (R1/1) on part cover front to Glasgow, Scotland, canceled by "Apia, Samoa, Mar 31, 1879" cds's with additional strike at left; 3d with small perf tone spot at top, otherwise Very Fine, a rare combination on piece, with only three such usages recorded (Odenweller EP14), ex Tows. Scott No. 3b. SG No. 5+6 Estimate $750 - 1,000.
This cover left April 19, 1879 from Apia on schooner "Reconnaisance" for Australia via Wallis & Futuna.
Realized: $2,000