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Auction: 25026 - Stamps and Covers of Africa Featuring the 'Protea' Collection of South Africa
Lot: 1308

South Africa
1913-24 King's Head Issue
Essays
In January 1911 competitive designs were invited for a series of postage stamps for the Union of South Africa, and in May that year it was announced that prizes had been awarded for submitted designs by six of the entrants.
A stamp sized photographic essay of the award-winning entry of Mrs. Guy Brunton of Johannesburg of a 3d. design affixed to card (66 x 39mm.) and endorsed 'The 2 allegorical figures represent Peace & Plenty' in ink below; overlaid with a non-contemporary white mount; fine and rare

provenance:
J.W.P. Meintjes, 1989
Fine
Howgrave-Graham
Brian Trotter




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Sold for
£850

Starting price
£800