Samoa, 1898, Handstamped Surcharge, 2½d on 1s dull rose carmine, horizontal pair. In combination with 1895, 1d green, vertical pair on cover to Lyon, France, tied by "Apia, Samoa, Dec 28, 98" cds's, manuscript via San Francisco endorsement, with "N-Z Marine P.O." and receiving backstamps; portion of address panel obliterated (Monsieur l'Abbe Hervier), otherwise Very Fine, a rare combination (Odenweller 810). SG No. 83+58  Estimate $300 - 400. $0 (Image)