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

Huia (Heteralocha acutirostris) became extinct in 1907 as a result of hunting

The photograph is signed boldly by all three in black ink

after a reign of over 63 years

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