SOUTH AFRICA 1950 SGO47a Official

Official. 1950-54 "Set 29" (= Feb 1953 printing) 1s blackish brown and ultramarine, SG type O7 (stereo) opt, horizontal pair, unmounted o.g. The scarce and distinctive shade (described in the Union Handbook as "Dark sepia and milky blue", although Hisey & Matheson note that the vignette is almost black). Ex Matheson. [Union Handbook O155] - P212002717