Transvaal Overprints

I have been looking through more Albums and found these two stamps overprinted V.R. Transvaal.




I am not sure if I am identifying these correctly. My guess is these are SG 118 3d Mauve/Buff and SG 121 6d Blue/Blue.

Just wondering if anyone can verify these for me? If I am incorrect please let me know.

I am also wondering if these are fake or if they are the real deal?

Also, what sort of price could I put on these?

Thanks in advance for you help.

Roos

Roos I do not have my South Africa catalogue at hand but I will take a look this evening when I get in. They look the part. There are many printings and types for each of the Transvaal stamps but I will post up what I find.

Drew

I look forward to reading you post StampStudy.

Roos

Home and have my South African Colour catalogue out.


Ok from what I see here :

1) 3d mauve on buff paper - issued 24/10/1877 (21960)
2) 6d blue on blue paper on green paper - issued 27/11/1877 (17920)

Cat Values : 1) R300 2) R550

For this series there are 5 values - and three separate perf varieties for each - Imperf, Fine Roulette and Wide Roulette.

The only thing that looks out of place is the dots on the 6d. I am going to go search for some examples to compare. Will post up some pics when I find.

Drew

I could only find the 3d - will keep searching .

Another tidbit on your 3d on buff paper - the 13 postmark is for Lijdenburg - changed to Lydenburg before 1880.

Thanks for the info Drew, I really appreciate it.

I might try and sell the 3d for AU$20 and AU$45 on the 6d.

Roos

Like the penny black and other early issues from around the world - margins and quality are important. As I only have an interest in these stamps I wouldnt be able to help out with a market value. A page where I grabbed the above image lists many from early Transvaal - http://www.rhodesia.co.za/ZAR_TRANSVAAL_59.html . They have superb material and I often use it for reference.

Drew

So would the prices I have above be a fair price?

Roos

Unfortunately I havent bought much or sold any of this material. Sorry I can't be more helpful. You starting this thread has spurred me to get out some of the stock pages I do have on Transvaal to have another look.

Hi Barry

You mentioned you would be willing to purchase these for AUD$25, is that for both of them.

Roos

Sorry guys, I don't mean to put a damper on things but the forum has rules regarding buying/selling/trades.




Get those numbers up and then you can put the items up.

Now where are the rest of my Transvaal stock pages.......

I am aware of the rule, I did try and email Barry but had no success.

Have you had any luck in finding your Transvaal stamps StampStudy?

Roos