Samoa year 1990 Stamp Exhibition Auckland MS
In 1990, Samoa (then often referred to as Western Samoa) issued a Miniature Sheet (MS) to commemorate the “New Zealand 1990” World Philatelic Exhibition, which was held in Auckland.
This exhibition was a major global event for collectors, marking the 150th anniversary of the Penny Black and the 150th anniversary of the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi.
Miniature Sheet Details
- Event: New Zealand 1990 World Philatelic Exhibition, Auckland.
- Issue Date: 1990 (Specifically released for the August 24 – September 2 exhibition).
- Catalog Numbers: * Stanley Gibbons (SG): MS851
- Scott: #775
- Design: The sheet typically features imagery relevant to the exhibition or the maritime connection between Samoa and New Zealand. It contains a single high-value stamp incorporated into a larger illustrated border.
- Technical Specs: * Condition: Usually found as Mint Never Hinged (MNH).
