Lot
2209 
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Samoa, 1878, 6d Violet, State II. Group of two mint (one full o.g.) and 9 used, used with town cancels including Fiji sunburst and Auckland transit cancels, deep violet to rosy lilac shades, few flaws including tone spots and fading, Fine overall, a rare group of 6d Express issue. Scott No. 4a $10,800. SG No. 6; £6,050 ($9,498) Estimate $1,000 - 1,500.
Realized: $2,800