TRANSVAAL MINT STAMP COLLECTION (18951908) Penny Postage Issue, E.R.I. Overprints & King Edward VII Definitives SG Listed Mounted & Unmounted Mint
DESCRIPTION
A desirable Transvaal mint stamp lot comprising both mounted mint and unmounted mint examples, spanning the period 1895 to 1908. The collection includes the celebrated Penny Postage commemorative issue, E.R.I. overprints of the Anglo-Boer War period, and King Edward VII definitive stamps. All stamps are identified by Stanley Gibbons catalogue numbers where applicable and represent an attractive addition to any Transvaal, British Empire, South African, or colonial philatelic collection.
ITEMS INCLUDED
SG 215c One Penny Red (Pale to Deep Shades)
Issued 6 September 1895 to commemorate the introduction of Penny Postage in Transvaal. Lithographed by the Printing Press and Publishing Co., Pretoria. No watermark. Perforation 11.
Four (4) unmounted mint examples are included, comprising varying shades from pale to deep red, including one marginal copy. A desirable representation of this commemorative issue.
SG 238 E.R.I. Overprint on Half Penny Green
Issued January 19011902. Overprinted "E.R.I." in black. No watermark. Perforation 12½.
Two (2) unmounted mint examples of the Half Penny Green issue, exhibiting fresh colour and original gum.
SG 243 Half Penny on Two Pence Brown and Green
Issued July 1901. Overprinted "E.R.I." and "Half Penny" in black. No watermark. Perforation 12½.
Two (2) unmounted mint examples of this provisional surcharge issue, catalogued as SG 243.
SG 244 Half Penny Black and Bluish-Green
Issued between 1 April 1902 and 17 December 1902. King Edward VII definitive. Typographed by De La Rue. Inscribed "Postage & Revenue". Watermark Crown CA. Perforation 14.
One (1) unmounted mint example in fine condition.
SG 245 One Penny Black and Carmine
Issued between 1 April 1902 and 17 December 1902. King Edward VII definitive. Typographed by De La Rue. Inscribed "Postage & Revenue". Watermark Crown CA. Perforation 14.
One (1) unmounted mint example in fine condition.
SG 246 Two Pence Black and Purple
Issued between 1 April 1902 and 17 December 1902. King Edward VII definitive. Typographed by De La Rue. Inscribed "Postage & Revenue". Watermark Crown CA. Perforation 14.
One (1) unmounted mint example in fine condition.
SG 273a Half Penny Deep Green
Issued 1908. King Edward VII definitive. Typographed by De La Rue. Inscribed "Postage & Revenue". Watermark Multiple Crown CA. Perforation 14.
One (1) unmounted mint example in the distinctive deep green shade.
Condition:
The lot comprises predominantly unmounted mint stamps with original gum unless otherwise stated. Please examine the scans carefully to form your own assessment of centring, gum condition, perforations, and overall quality.
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