1914, black ''G.R.I.'' and surcharge 6p on German Samoa 50pf purple and black on salmon paper, two singles, one with inverted ''9'' variety, full OG, light trace of hinge, VF, the variety signed by D. Brandon and Champion, SG #108, b, £245 (Image)

1914, black ''G.R.I.'' and surcharge 9p on German Samoa 80pf carmine and black on rose paper, full OG, previously hinged, VF, expertized by A. Brun, SG #109, £200 (Image)

1914, black ''G.R.I.'' and surcharge ''1 Shillings.'' on German Samoa 1m carmine, nice and fresh, full OG, previously hinged, VF and scarce, expertized by A. Brun, G. Buhler and H. Bothe with his certificate, SG #110, £3,250 (Image)

1914, black ''G.R.I.'' and surcharge 2s on German Samoa 2m blue, well centered, full OG, previously hinged, VF and scarce, several expert's signatures on reverse, BPA certificate, SG #112, £3,500 (Image)

1914, black ''G.R.I.'' and surcharge 3s on German Samoa 3m black violet, nice quality, full OG, very light trace of hinge, VF, D. Brandon and Dr. T. Hartung certificates, SG #113, £1,400 (Image)

1914, black ''G.R.I.'' and surcharge 3s on German Samoa 3m black violet, large part of OG with minor black ink soiling, previously hinged, F/VF, expertized by A. Brun, D. Brandon certificate, SG #113, £1,400 (Image)

1914, black ''G.R.I.'' and surcharge 5s on German Samoa 5m slate and carmine, perfect centering, full OG, previously hinged, VF, expertized by A. Brun and Champion, D. Brandon certificate, SG #114, £1,200 (Image)

Balance of a Collection. 1914, 13 mint stamps with black ''G.R.I.'' and surcharges on German Samoa stamps, ½p/3pf-3s/3m, minor duplication, the high value with thin, fresh quality overall, full/large part of OG, LH or previously hinged, mostly VF, D. Brandon certificates for set of nine and the ''key'' No.112, SG #101/13, £2,600 (Image)