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Auction: 26010 - Stamps of British Africa including the R. J. Looker collection of Rhodesia Double Heads and the ‘Protea’ collection of South Africa, Part II
Lot: 2262

South Africa
1913-24 King's Head Issue
Half Penny
½d. green vertical pair, the upper stamp variety doubly printed, the fifth example from the original strip of five bearing this error and the example below normally printed; this example has the least pronounced doubling showing just a partial double print at upper left; a fine and hugely rare variety. Brandon Certificate (2004). S.G. 3a, £12,000

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Estimate
£4,000 to £6,000

Starting price
£3200