Lot 284 Samoa SC#5a 9d Pale Orange Brown 1877-1882 Samoa Express Issue, Type IV, Perf 11.75, Brownish Cream Gum, Bent UR Serif On M & Blob Of Color Below M, A VFOG Single, Click on Listing to See ALL Pictures, Estimated Value $75

A VFOG example of the 9d pale orange brown from the 1877-1882 Samoa Express Issue, type iv, perf 11.75, brownish cream gum, bent ur serif on m & blob of color below m. 2022 Scott Classic Cat $100. Our estimate of the value based on the condition is $75.

With all issues known to be forged, we have verified the authenticity of the stamps be checking them against Reverend Earee's descriptions in his book "Album Weeds". Although published in 1897, this tome describes in very great detail the characteristics of the genuine stamps, and then all the forgeries that were known up until then. We have checked the stamps against all of his descriptions. Then, for certain countries such as this one, we consulted expert websites, which give more details about how to tell the difference between the originals and reprints, as well as forgeries. Based on our examination, we can confidently state that the stamp(s) offered here are genuine.