Samoa, 1878, 6d Violet, State II. Position 5 (R1/5), full J. Whatman watermark, o.g., choice centering, exceptional freshness, Extremely Fine, a beautiful mint stamp. Scott No. 4a $900. SG No. 6  £500 ($785). $0 (Image)

Samoa, 1878, 6d Violet, State II. Group of two mint (one full o.g.) and 9 used, used with town cancels including Fiji sunburst and Auckland transit cancels, deep violet to rosy lilac shades, few flaws including tone spots and fading, Fine overall, a rare group of 6d Express issue. Scott No. 4a $10,800. SG No. 6; £6,050 ($9,498)  Estimate $1,000 - 1,500. $0 (Image)

Samoa, 1878, 6d Violet, State II. Position 5 (R1/5), socked-on-the-nose Oct. 20, 1878 town cancel, well centered with rich color, Very Fine and choice, a lovely stamp. Scott No. 4a $750. SG No. 6  £550 ($863). $0 (Image)