Samoa, 1886, Palms, 1s rose carmine, perf 12½, bisected, two halves. Tied by blue "Apia, Samoa, Apr 29, 95" cds's on oversized cover to Sydney, N.S.W., reverse with partial receiving cds; cover reduced at left, otherwise Very Fine, a rare multiple provisional bisect usage, only four covers, 3 with bisects, sent on this date are recorded (Odenweller 526). Scott No. 18a. SG No. 25a  Estimate $200 - 300. $0 (Image)

Samoa, 1886, Palms, 1s rose carmine, perf 12½, bisected, two halves. Tied by "Apia, Samoa, May 22, 95" cds's on locally addressed cover to the H.M.S. Rapid, Very Fine, a late usage as these bisect 2½d provisionals where only used until May 23rd (Odenweller 543). Scott No. 18a. SG No. 25a  Estimate $150 - 200. $0 (Image)