Lot
2427 
Samoa, 1914, G.R.I. ½d on German Samoa 5pf Green, Horizontal Pair. Defects, tied by "Apia 11.9.14" cds on legal size cover to Sydney, N.S.W., manuscript "Via Pago Pago" routing endorsement and red crayon "Passed by Censor, N.Z.E.F." examiner marking, reverse with Sydney receiving machine postmark, Very Fine appearance, a very early usage; with 1978 B.P.A. certificate. Scott No. 102. SG No. 102 Estimate $100 - 150.
It is reported that the first usages of the G.R.I. overprint stamps where used on September 9th.
Realized: $1,050