Lot 2247
Samoa, 1880, 1d China Blue, Perf 11¾, State III. complete pane of 20 from the first retouching of sheet showing all framelines and value label lines heavy, position #17 showing double register of "PEN" and position 13 with line below "O" of "ONE", full o.g., exceptionally fresh with brilliant color, Very Fine, a choice complete sheet. Scott No. 1d $1,500.SG No. 15b £700 for singles ($1,099).
Realized: $525