Samoa, 1877, 1d Blue, State III, Imperforate. Row 3, number 5, large well balanced margins, rich bright color and exceptionally fresh, Extremely Fine, a rare and choice example of 1d State III proof in blue, with only 13 examples recorded of the 1d proof in blue in private hands. Estimate  $300 - 400. $0 (Image)

Samoa, 1877, 1d Blue, State III, Imperforate. Row 3-4, number 2, reverse showing a full dry print of plate in black, bottom margin horizontal pair, large margins, bright rich color, crease in upper position of top margin well away from stamp, Very Fine and choice, an wonderful example of the 1d blue State III proof with second black impression on reverse. Estimate  $500 - 750. $0 (Image)