STAMP COLLECTION (Cape of Good Hope / Orange River Colony / Natal / Z.A.R. / Transvaal / Union of South Africa / South West Africa / British South Africa Company / Rhodesia)

Various

Description:

A neatly sorted collection of early Southern African stamps in attractive black-leafed album.

The Good Hope collection starts off with the 1864 "Hope" seated 'Crown over CC' watermarked stamps, extending through to the 'Crown over CA' and 'Cabled Anchored' watermarked series. The Good Hope collection includes a fine full used set of 1902 'Cabled Anchor' watermarked 'King Edwards'

The rest of the collection is as per the photographs herewith, which includes a full set of lightly-mounted Mint condition 'London Pictorials'.

Of special interest is the page of Rhodesia & Nyasaland missprints/flaws.

The collection also includes some interesting and sought after Rhodesian FDCs

STARTS OFF WITH A LOW STARTING BID OF JUST 10% OF THE CONSERVATIVE ESTIMATED VALUE.

Details:

  • Lot No: 120
  • Hammer Price: $2993
  • Bids: 33
  • Visits: 262
  • Estimate: $6000
  • Reserve: $600

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Seller Details:

  • Name: BOOKTOWN AFRICANA
  • Address: P.O.Box 117, Richmond (Northern Cape), South Africa, 7090
  • Contact Person: Chris Shelton
  • Country of Origin: South Africa
  • Email: chris@paarlmark.co.za
  • Website: www.antiquarianauctions.co.za
  • Preferred Payment Methods: Internet banking transfer (EFT), credit card
  • Trade Association: AA Approved. SATU. Paarl Media. Paarl Marketing
  • Additional Information:

    BOOKTOWN AFRICANA (formerly trading under the banner of Richmond Books & Prints) is based in South Africa's one and only booktown, Richmond, situated in the heart of the Great Karoo. All our books are housed in a historical (pre Boer War) building in the centre of the town. We are closed to the public. All book sales are conducted strictly online.

    BOOKTOWN AFRICANA specializes in Antiquarian books, mostly Africana.

    With his 30 years of experience in print media (from print production management to print marketing and sales), all books listed by BOOKTOWN AFRICANA are personally appraised, photographed and accurately described by qualified Photo-lithographer, Chris Shelton (of Paarl Media / Paarl Marketing).

    PACKAGING & POSTAGE:

    (Note: Great care is taken in our packaging to ensure that your books reach you in exactly the same condition as described. Depending on our workload at the close of each auction, careful packaging could take anything upto 6 working days to conclude.)

    RATES

    Within South Africa (counter to counter) = R55 per 1kg parcel plus R5 per additional kg to be included in the parcel.

    Approximate foreign postage = $25.00 SURFACE MAIL or $45 AIR MAIL per 1kg parcel plus half again per additional kg to be included in the parcel.

    All parcels are insured.

    PAYMENT OPTIONS:

    EFT - South African buyers only.

    Credit Card - Oversees buyers only.