RSA 1989 Rugby Stamp Block South Africa vs British Isles (1896) | 50c x4

Celebrate South African sports heritage with this stunning 1989 mint stamp block commemorating the first official rugby test match between South Africa and the British Isles in 1896.

🎨 Illustrated by: B.E. Jackson
📅 Issue Date: 22 June 1989
💰 Denomination: 50c (block of 4)
🏷 Series: SA Rugby 18891989 Commemorative
🎨 Color Calibration Strip: 2075 Cyan, 2076 Yellow, 2077 Magenta, 2078 Black + Green (2066)
📌 Print values shown: 10.00 / 12.50
📐 Condition: Mint Never Hinged (MNH), Post Office fresh
📍 Rarity: Full corner block with color registration marks highly desirable for display or investment.

🏆 Why collectors love it:

• Vivid vintage rugby artwork with historical uniforms

• Honors one of the most iconic rivalries in rugby history

• Seldom seen in full blocks with intact margins and color codes

• A fantastic item for rugby fans, sports historians, or South African philately collectors!

  
  

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