SAMOA 1914 ½d on 3pf brown, variety, SG101c British Indian Ocean Territory stamps including the second error)

including the second error)

pellet-in-lozenge above tail

This stunning Christmas card was sent out at Christmas in 1947

four days before the official date of issue (Oct 17)

With The affectionate & grateful remembrances of Mark Twain

SAMOA 1914 ½d on 3pf brown, variety, SG101c British Indian Ocean Territory stamps including the second error)Samoa 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