South Africa 1925 1st Airmails

Stamps

• Date of Issue : 25 February 1925
• Watermark : No Watermark
• Perforations : Approx 12
• Number of Stamps : 4
• Sheets : 120 - 2 x 60
• Withdrawn : 31 October 1925

1d Colour : Carmine

3d Colour : Ultramarine

6d Colour : Mauve

9d Colour : Green

Notes

Forgeries with perf 11, 11½ and 13 exist.

Varieties

Covers

Proofs

Presentation Sheet

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• 1d Imperf Left Side
• 3d Imperf Left Side
• 9d Imperf Left Side

9d Imperf Left Side

• 9d Imperf Bottom

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• Cover bearing 3d blue and 6d Mauve tied by Port Elizabeth double-ring with S.A. Lugpost cachet and Haarlem arrival on reverse

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9d Imperf Plate Proof in Ultramarine - Cut from Proof Sheetlet

3d Imperf Plate Proof in Scarlet - Cut from Proof Sheetlet

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Set of four 1d - 9d (SG 26-29) affixed to OFFICIAL SOUVENIR SHEET prepared for distribution through the UPU. Inscribed "Avec les compliments du Postmaster-General de l'Union de l'Afrique du Sud. Avril, 1925."