Samoa, 1877, 6d Bright Violet, State I. complete plate reconstruction of 20, one mint o.g. with balance used including two horizontal strips of three, vertical strip of three and horizontal pair (later two overlapping at R2/1), nine with town cancels and 11 with manuscript date postmarks, deep to bright shades; margin nicks affecting two stamps (one in vertical strip of 3 and in horizontal pair), otherwise Very Fine. Scott No. 4b $7,300. SG No. 3  £3,300 for singles ($5,181). $0 (Image)

Samoa, 1877, 6d Bright Violet, State I. Position 11 (R3/1), March 30, 1878 town cancel the first day of use of any handstamp cancel in Samoa, portion of transit postmark, well centered, bright color, Extremely Fine. Scott No. 4b $350. SG No. 3  £150 ($235). $0 (Image)

Samoa, 1877, 6d Bright Violet, State I. Position 16 (R4/1), full corner margin single, central April 21, 1879 town cancel, large margins all around, deep vivid color, an Extremely Fine gem, rarely encountered so choice. Scott No. 4b $350. SG No. 3  £150 ($235). $0 (Image)