Lot 917
German Colonies Samoa British Occupation
1,800.00
EUR
Live

SG
104var (3)
1916, 2 1/2 d. on 20 Pf., ultramarine, (3) with black G.R.I and surcharge opt, (1) with variety 1 to the left of 2 not listed, on registered, censored letter from APIA/Samoa to FUNAFUTI/Ellice Islands, redirected to TARAWA/Gilbert Islands - there undeliverable and sent back via SYDNEY, cancelled with two handstamp APIA 22 JL 16, crispy clear violet boxed censorship cancel PASSED BY CENSOR 2 GRI SAMOA, double handstamp ELLICE ISLANDS AU 27 16, reverse with transitional SYDNEY and arrival APIA, m/s Return in pencil, rare returned registered letter in very good condition with rare opt variety, VF-XF! Estimate 5.000€.