South Africa 1/2 Penny 1949 Mercury (Hermes) and Globe Postal Union 75 Years Stamp (Scott 109)

Title: South Africa 1/2 Penny 1949 Mercury (Hermes) and Globe Postal Union 75 Years Stamp (Scott 109)
Country Of Origin: South Africa  / Scott Cat # 109.
Format: Single Stamps, Postmarked / English.
Year of Stamp: Oct 1 1949.
Condition: Used
Description Of Stamp: Half Penny, 75th Year Anniversary of the Universal Postal Union, Image of Mercury with the globe, Dark Green colour.
The Greek god Hermes (the Roman Mercury ) was the god of translators and interpreters. He was the most clever of the Olympian gods, and served as messenger for all the other gods. He ruled over wealth, good fortune, commerce, fertility, and thievery.
Postmarked: Yes.
CC Stock #S95.
Fine / Very Fine: A stamp with a basically complete design. There will be some significant handling or folds. The colour may have light fading. There may be one or two areas of minor damage. If postmarked it must be neat and only at the corner of the stamp, but some ink will be visible on the reverse side.
Price: R 40.00 Inc Vat