Lot No. 2451
| Auction No. | 20 |
| Category |
Commonwealth & Foreign |
| Est. | $300 |
| Status | Archived |
Samoa 1895 OHMS "Western Pacific High Commission" cover with 1/- perf. 12½ diagonal bisect on cover to Sydney tied by 29/4/98 cds in blue which corresponds to the footnote in SG: "Following a fire on 1 April 1895 which destroyed stocks of all stamps except the 1/- value perf. 12½, this was used as a 2½d stamp for overseas letter between 24 April & May 1895 and was cancelled in blue". Sydney MY 12 95 arrival cds on reverse. Some minor insect damage bottom right not affecting stamp or pmks. A very scarce cover & stamp. SG 55 Cat. £1500 plus premium on cover
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