Lot 141
SOUTH AFRICA SG O5ac/a 1928-30 2d P14x13½ sheet 120 u/m
E-Sale : British Africa Stamps & Postal History | SE24001
Auction: 9 February 2024 at 12:00 GMT
Estimate: £1,500 - £1,800
Description
Official. 1928-30 "Set 5" (= 1930 issue) 2d "grey-black and dull purple" recess, SG type O1 opt (19mm space, without stops), Perf 14x13½ "up", COMPLETE INTACT SHEET OF 120, comprising left and right panes of 60 (6x10, each with imprint at foot) WITH TEN GUTTER PAIRS, fresh unmounted o.g. Shows the listed opt variety V1 "Apostrophe between FF of OFFICIAL" on both R9/1 and R9/7, and also "Apostrophe between OF of OFFISIEEL" on both R4/2 and R4/8, and the prominent plate flaw "Split d" (R8/8, right pane). Creasing in central gutter as to be expected, causing separation in top two pairs, still a wonderful exhibition showpiece, proving the use of a 6x10 forme. Ex Matheson, and illustrated on p. 76 of Hisey & Matheson. [Union Handbook O18, V1 etc., unlisted]
