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Post by tonyvella on Apr 2, 2014 12:22:53 GMT
In my shoebox of South Africa I have found literally hundreds of the 1954 animals. However, not a single one of the later re-issues. Is this simply a coincidence or am I missing something here? Thanks in advance.
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rod222
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Post by rod222 on Apr 2, 2014 13:11:56 GMT
Possibly a dated shoebox Tony,
the collector who stored them there, may have only collected till decimilisation,
the decimal definitives are reasonably common in my experience.
My South African stamps are in a right mess, so unable to offer any duplicates right now.
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Post by paul1 on Jun 3, 2023 20:14:44 GMT
in view of the date of the original post, those images seem to have disappeared. Can't imagine anyone unaware of the U. of S.A. '1954 Animal issues' - they seem to turn up commonly - and whilst I don't actively collect the decimal issues, thought it might be of interest to show a couple from the original pre-decimal 1954 printing. These are plate flaws and possibly less than common. The African Elephant - SG 156 - 4d. value, indigo and emerald - from row 1 stamp 6 - seen here with broken leg of the A in Africa. plus the Hippopotamus 4.1/2d. value - SG 157 - the blue-black and grey-blue - found in row 2 stamp 9 - this has the short limb in the u of Suid One or two more pix to come from pre-decimal issues.     |
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