Transvaal: Exceptional Collection of Surcharges, Wagon Issues & V.R.I. Overprints
Description
Offered for auction is a high-quality collection of South African Republic (Z.A.R.) philatelic material, featuring several rare blocks and complete sets. All items are in extremely superb unmounted mint condition.
Please study the high-resolution images provided, as they form an integral part of this description; the exact items pictured are what you will receive.
18851887 Surcharges:
28 September 1885: Block of four, 3d mauve surcharged "HALVE PENNY" reading downwards (SACC 197).
15 January 1887: Two blocks of four, 3d mauve surcharged "2d." in black (SACC 199), featuring two distinct shades.
18941895 Issues:
July 1894: Set of five typographed by J. Enschede & Sons, perforation 12½, no watermark, "Wagon with Shaft" (SACC 205209).
JulyAugust 1895: One block of six and two blocks of four, 1d on 2½d bright mauve (green) (SACC 220).
18 June 1900 V.R.I. Overprints:
Complete set of seven, overprinted "V.R.I." in black, no watermark, perforation 12½.
Values include: ½d green, 1d rose-red & green, 2½d dull blue & green, 3d purple & green, 4d sage-green & green, 1s ochre & green, and 2s 6d dull violet & green.
This is a premier opportunity to acquire a substantial range of South African Republic stamps in pristine, unmounted mint condition.
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