Orange Free State & Orange River Colony - Rare V.R.I. Overprints & King Edward VII Issues - Unmounted Mint
Listing Description
Headline: A Quality Selection of Historical South African Philately
Offered here is an exceptional, carefully curated selection of stamps from the Orange Free State and the Orange River Colony, spanning the period of British Occupation and the early King Edward VII era. Each item is in immaculate, superb unmounted mint (UMM) condition, representing the highest standard for collectors.
Technical Note on Adhesive:
These stamps feature their original, water-soluble gum arabic (acacia gum) backing. While this reflects the authentic production methods of the period, please note that, as with all high-quality vintage multiples, there may be minor, natural perforation separations consistent with their age.
Inventory & Identification (SACC Reference):
British Occupation (V.R.I. Overprints):
SACC 37: 1d Purple (1894, New Colour).
SACC 47: ½d Yellow-orange (Shades, 1897).
SACC 47a: 2d Orange Pair.
SACC 51a: 2d on 2d Bright Mauve (No stop after 'V').
SACC 59: ½d on ½d Orange (Blocks of fifteen and four, and strip of three with margin) Note: Some exhibit odd gum creasing typical of these printings.
SACC 67: 1s on 1s Brown.
Orange River Colony (Crown Colony Issues):
SACC 80: 2½d Ultramarine (1900-1902 Overprint on Cape of Good Hope, Watermark Anchor).
SACC 85: 1d Scarlet (1903 King Edward VII issue, on front fragment cancelled BOSHOF O.R.C, 12 May 1903).
SACC 88: 3d Mauve (1903 King Edward VII, 2 units).
SACC 90: 6d Scarlet and Mauve (1903 King Edward VII).
Why Buy This Collection?
This is a rare opportunity to acquire high-grade historical philatelic material. Whether you are expanding a comprehensive South African collection or seeking pristine examples of V.R.I. surcharges and King Edward VII issues, this lot offers both quality and provenance.
All items are offered as initially received. Please inspect the high-resolution images for full detail.
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