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Post by pilot on May 26, 2020 1:57:22 GMT
The Rhodesia Double Heads stamps of 1910 to 1913 are so named because they depict the heads of both King George V and Queen Mary, his wife. They are engraved stamps and the majority of the denominations were printed in two colours. In my opinion, they are amongst the most attractive stamps issued anywhere in the world. The issue was engraved by Waterlow and Sons. The stamps evolved into a definitive postage stamp series, lasting until 1913, when they were replaced by the Admiral Issue with the portrait of King George V. The 18 denominations of the Rhodesia Double Head set, ranging from the ½ d. through to the £1 values. 1910 Perf. 15 ... ½d APPLE-GREEN SG 169/RJL 6 
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Post by pilot on May 26, 2020 2:46:28 GMT
The Rhodesia Double Heads stamps of 1910 to 19131910 ½d pale green (aniline) RJL-4 
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Post by pilot on May 26, 2020 3:28:45 GMT
Pre-Production: 1910 - Double Heads Various denominations of this series come in a variety of perforation types, with the gauges 14, 15 and 13 ½ being the most common. There are also compound perforations known on some of the stamps, either 15 x 14 or 14 x 15. There are many shades for each of the values in this series. The Gibbons catalog, which lists each of the stamps and their shades by separate catalog numbers, has over 66 catalog number listings for this set.   |
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Post by pilot on May 26, 2020 5:40:17 GMT
 KGV Double Head 1d with 1912 'MARANDELLAS' Postmark KGV Double Head 1d 17 Oct 1914 with 'BUSH TICK' Postmark perf. 14 |
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Post by pilot on May 26, 2020 23:02:26 GMT
On the 1d. value, there is a significant flaw called the “OD flaw” (shown below), where there is a break in the line below the letters “OD” of “RHODESIA”. This flaw appears on 5 of the 100 positions that make up the full sheet.   |
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Post by pilot on May 26, 2020 23:25:08 GMT
One of the more spectacular plate varieties of the Double Head Issue is the ½ d. “Double Dot” variety (shown below). On this stamp, there is an additional white dot under the “d” in the denomination tablet at the upper right. This variety occurs on the perforated 14, perforated 15, and perforated 13 ½ stamps. Though the variety is many times more expensive than the stamps without the variety, it is actually affordable for the more serious-minded Rhodesian philatelist.  |
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clivel
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Posts: 387 
What I collect: Basutoland, Bechuanaland, Rhodesias, South Africa, Swaziland, Israel to 1980, Ireland predecimal, Palestine Mandate
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Post by clivel on May 27, 2020 7:24:20 GMT
In my opinion, they are amongst the most attractive stamps issued anywhere in the world. The issue was engraved by Waterlow and Sons. The stamps evolved into a definitive postage stamp series, lasting until 1913, when they were replaced by the Admiral Issue with the portrait of King George V. The 18 denominations of the Rhodesia Double Head set, ranging from the ½ d. through to the £1 values. The Double Heads along with the Admirals that replaced them are my all time favourite sets of stamps. Just a pity that many are so unaffordable. I have managed to accumulate a few dozen over the years, both mint and used, with the majority of these being shades and perf variations of the 1/2d and 1d denominations. Despite my best efforts I have as yet, not managed to collect at least one of each denomination.  The five of eighteen denominations of which I do not have a single value of are the 2/6, 3/-, 7/6, 10/- and £1. Similarly with the Admirals, I am missing five of the nineteen denominations.
Missing are the 2d, 8 d, 2/6, 7/6 and 10/- values Clive
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Post by pilot on May 27, 2020 23:10:48 GMT
Very nice collection clivel. All but the ½-penny, 1-penny and 2½-penny stamps were printed in different bi-color combinations, so an array of all 18 denominations makes a spectacular display. In fact, the basic set had more values than its counterpart in Britain, and included some denominations, such as 3-shilling and 7-shilling-6-penny, which never appeared in any British series.
My collection was put together by my 2x great uncle while gold mining in Africa than returning to Australia with the collection. ‘Double Heads’ are regarded to this day as being among the greatest classics of British Commonwealth stamps of the 20th century.
The 1922-24 BI-COLOURED ADMIRALS....SG 312-322 were never sent to Rhodesia but only issued in London.
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Post by pilot on May 27, 2020 23:24:35 GMT
 2d. BLACK AND SLATE …. S.G.129 2d. BLACK AND BROWNISH GREY-BLACK … S.G.130 VARIANT |
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Post by pilot on May 28, 2020 5:51:52 GMT
The 2½d value was printed in sheets of 50 (5x10). There were only minor flaws, except for three dots in the left value circle, but this is found on all subjects. Numerous shades exist. This printing was low – 189,050 – strange considering that the overseas rate was 2½sd. However, the Imperial Penny Postage was instituted in 1911 so no more 2½d duties were required.  2½d chalky blue …. SG 133  |
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Post by pilot on May 29, 2020 1:43:09 GMT
The 'Long Gash' Plate
The bi-coloured duties were printed from 15 separate frame plates and a single headplate, numbers 5555 which was used directly for many of the printings. Electros were prepared for other printings. The various headplate printings are characterized by reference to a peculiarity in the Queen’s right ear (left as viewed) on position 2 on the plate. This initially had the form of a ‘gash’, which changed progressively as the plate was ‘modified’ or electos were taken off, with 6 separate printing families over the life of the issue.  In the ‘Long Gash’ plate, the gash in the Queen’s ear goes right to the outer edge of the ear.
 3d PURPLE AND YELLOW-OCHRE …. SG 135
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Post by pilot on May 29, 2020 5:34:11 GMT
  SG166a brown-lake and slate-black |
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Post by pilot on May 29, 2020 22:02:25 GMT
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Post by pilot on May 29, 2020 22:39:11 GMT
 Cover to Scotland (Nov. 27, 1910 – month of issue) with 3d purple and ochre, an overpayment of ½d. |
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Post by pilot on May 29, 2020 22:58:50 GMT
'KING'S CURL'
 2/6 Sepia and Deep Crimson  Left hand scan with extra curl .... right hand scan without flaw
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Post by pilot on May 30, 2020 0:57:13 GMT
1911 postcard addressed to London franked 1d Double Head tied 'GOLDEN VALLEY' c.d.s. '20 MAY 1911' A further strike alongside. The postcard show the train crash at Blaauwkrantz Bridge.   |
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Post by pilot on May 31, 2020 1:10:39 GMT
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Post by pilot on Jun 5, 2020 3:08:48 GMT
1910, 4p Orange & Black, Perf 15x14....SG 181  |
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blaamand
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What I collect: Worldwide - Stamps and Postmarks - not enough time...
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Post by blaamand on Jun 5, 2020 6:48:16 GMT
pilot - I've enjoyed this thread, informative and inspiring. Some awesome stamps as well 😊 Keep it flowing!
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Post by pilot on Jun 15, 2020 23:19:28 GMT
1912, 5p Lake Brown & Green SG 143a  |
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Post by pilot on Jun 20, 2020 1:04:36 GMT
1910, 8d Purple & Black SG 146 perf. 13½  |
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Post by pilot on Jun 20, 2020 7:20:31 GMT
1910, 10d Deep Carmine & Purple SG 150  |
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Post by pilot on Jul 17, 2020 22:44:05 GMT
1910, 1/- Turquoise & Black Perf 15x14....SG 177  |
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Post by dgdecker on Jul 17, 2020 23:51:57 GMT
Thanks for sharing these stamps. I learned a lot from this thread. Never knew there could be so many colours.
i have had a pleasant stamp lesson today.
david
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Post by pilot on Jul 18, 2020 23:02:24 GMT
Black and China - blue 
Deep black and Blue |
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DK
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What I collect: Classic NZ, Closed NZ Post Offices, New Zealand Postal History, Classic Br. Empire, Pacific Islands, France
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Post by DK on Jul 19, 2020 1:48:43 GMT
They are a lovely set. I used to have some but many years ago sold them.
After reading thru' this great thread I am 'almost' inspired to get some again ....
Love those classics of the 'Empire'
Dave
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Post by pilot on Jul 23, 2020 0:00:16 GMT
Sepia and Deep crimson with extra curl |
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Post by pilot on Jul 23, 2020 0:24:51 GMT
RHODESIA, 1910, 2/6 Crimson & Bister Brown SG 156a  |
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Post by pilot on Jul 25, 2020 0:13:38 GMT
RHODESIA 1910 3/- DOUBLE HEAD "KING'S EXTRA CURL"  |
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Post by pilot on Jul 25, 2020 0:21:54 GMT
RHODESIA 1910 3/- DOUBLE HEAD SG 158 Violet and Green Magenta Bright green  |
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