SAMOA 1914 ½d on 3pf brown, variety, SG101c British Indian Ocean Territory stamps British Occupation stamps of the

British Occupation stamps of the Orange Free State were created in 1900 by overprinting on the Orange Free State issues "V

This stunning Christmas card was sent out at Christmas in 1947

lower right corner block of 4 from left pane with plate numbers "1 1" and athletes (part of surcharge) in margins

pellet-in-lozenge above tail

With The affectionate & grateful remembrances of Mark Twain

SAMOA 1914 ½d on 3pf brown, variety, SG101c British Indian Ocean Territory stamps British Occupation stamps of theSamoa 1914 (3 Sep) d on 3pf brown, variety 'Comma after I', SG101c. A fine and fresh mint example with part original gum. Tiny surface blemish, barely detracting as such fine appearance. A very rare printing variety as only 40 originally existed, from position 10 of the setting in the small initial printing. [See Gibbs, 'G. R. I.', p. 261, para 7]. Provenance: Ex Gilbert Accompanied with a clear British Philatelic Association (BPA) certificate of