Lot
2228 
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Samoa, 1879-80, 1d Blue, State III. Group with used including ten perf 12½ and one perf 11¾ (scissor separation at top) issues, town cancels including 3 with Sydney transit postmarks, light to medium sky blue shades, and mint with 64 mint perf 11¾ issues including blocks and pairs (as least one complete plate reconstruction of 20), China blue to deep blue (tone) shades; few flaws, F.-V.F. overall. Scott No. 1-1a $5,580. SG No. 10//15b; £3,145 ($4,938) Estimate $750 - 1,000.
Realized: $1,350