SAMOA, 1914, 1sh on 1m Carmine, "1 Shilling" (110a; SG 111). Unused (no gum), rich color, wide margins

VERY FINE. A RARE EXAMPLE OF THE SAMOA "1 SHILLING" VARIETY. ONLY 35 WERE PRINTED AND VERY FEW ARE KNOWN TO HAVE SURVIVED.

During the World War II bombing of London, a major holding of Samoa G.R.I. stamps suffered water damage and were subsequently carefully washed. This stamp is quite likely from that holding.

Signed A. Diena. With 1968 R.P.S. and 2012 Sismondo certificates. SG £11,000

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