Lot 322
1937-47 ½d collection on leaves ‡
The Moody Tidwell Collection of South Africa, with Important Pioneer Airmails | S26032
Auction: 17 December 2026, 10:00 GMT
Description
1937-47 redrawn ½d Issues 5-14, a substantial collection (hundreds) on display pages, mostly mint. Variable coverage, largely in accordance with scarcity. Includes a large number of plate varieties throughout. We note Issue 5 three arrow blocks; Issue 7 all four arrow blocks, one reinforced; Issue 9 all four arrow blocks; Issue 10 range of blocks including top and bottom two rows, black and blue sheet numbers; Issue 11 six blocks including upper and lower arrow blocks; Issue 12 numerous multiples including some in brown and green; Issue 13 all four arrow blocks; Issue 14 good range of blocks, also a marginal strip of three with a remarkable frame shade in grey; and a few coil items including a used strip of three from SAH R16A. Must be viewed to be properly appreciated. SG 75c, cd
