Lot
1865 
Philippines, 1904, $5 dark green, o.g., never hinged, choice centering amid well balanced margins, rich deep color, an Extremely Fine gem, a great rarity in never hinged condition, with only 746 issued there are only a very few obtainable in never hinged condition; with 2009 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 239 $1,800.
WITHOUT QUESTION THIS IS ONE, IF NOT THE FINEST NEVER HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES 1904 $5 MARSHALL ISSUE IN EXISTENCE.
Realized: $2,200
Lot
1866 
Samoa, Pago Pago, Samoa, Sep 6, 1911, duplex ties 2¢ shield (319f), 3¢ purple (333) and 10¢ pale red brown (307) on cover to France, purple "Registered" handstamp, reverse with "Pago Pago, Samoa, Registered, Sep 1 1911", San Francisco (9.27), New York (10.2), and Nantes (10.10) arrival cds, Very Fine and rare three-color combination franking. Estimate $300 - 400.
Realized: $400