SOUTH AFRICA 1935 SGO22b, var Official

Official. 1935-49 "Set 19" (= 1941 issue) 1¬Ωd "brownish buff and dark slate-green", SG type O2 opt with 19mm spacing, upright wmk, right marginal block of 8 (2x4) from R15-18/5-6 with Cyclometer number "0973" and part right arrow, fresh o.g. (centre block unmounted). A fine proving multiple for this distinctive printing, the last of the 1¬Ωd large format. Shows opt variety V4 (R17/5, "Mark in top loop of S of OFFISIEEL"). This number referenced by both the Union Handbook and Hisey & Matheson. Ex Matheson. [Union Handbook O93, V4] - P212001941