Stamp Community Family of Web Sites
Thousands of stamps, consistently graded, competitively priced and hundreds of in-depth blog posts to read








Stamp Community Forum
 
Username:
Password:
Save Password
Forgot your Password?

This page may contain links that result in small commissions to keep this free site up and running.

Welcome Guest! Registering and/or logging in will remove the anchor (bottom) ads. It's Free!

South Africa Salvador & Uruguay Any Gems?

 
To participate in the forum you must log in or register.
Author Previous TopicReplies: 1 / Views: 1,222Next Topic  
Pillar Of The Community
Canada
2277 Posts
Posted 04/16/2011   8:34 pm  Show Profile Bookmark this topic Add nitrolures to your friends list Get a Link to this Message
These are the last 3 countries I have that I'm basically posting for general info for friend. His concern is any hidden gems as they are pretty well sold but he's affraid of giving away something with really high value. Let me know if you spot anything that would be worth a second look . Some interesting honeycomb like watermarks on the Salvador but other than that and the $2 value I don't have a clue. Thanks for any and all help as always.


Send note to Staff

Pillar Of The Community
Australia
578 Posts
Posted 04/25/2011   06:27 am  Show Profile Bookmark this reply Add Plateflaw to your friends list  Get a Link to this Reply
A couple of interesting postmarks amongst the South African stamps here nitrolures.

South Africa Used in South West Africa

The first stamp in the top row features the rare 'WINDHUK' cancel with 'P' of 'S.W.A.P.' at the base removed (the canceller had been prepared with South West Africa becoming a Protectorate in mind). The cancel was used for a little over one month (6 JAN 21 to 15 FEB 21). On this example the 'N' of 'JAN' can clearly be seen. This is a scarce cancel.

The third stamp on the first row features another Windhoek cancel, this time the most common converted German canceller. The oval German Swakopmund-Windhoek Train canceller (withdrawn by the Germans from use in 1904) was modified (Swakopmund removed) and introduced by the occupying South African forces in March 1916.

In the second row, the third stamp features a partial but distinct Swakopmund cancel - from another converted German canceller. Being a partial cancel, with only a fragment of the date, it is impossible to determine which sub-type it may be.
Send note to Staff  Go to Top of Page
Edited by Plateflaw - 04/25/2011 07:03 am
  Previous TopicReplies: 1 / Views: 1,222Next Topic  
 
To participate in the forum you must log in or register.

Go to Top of Page

Disclaimer: While a tremendous amount of effort goes into ensuring the accuracy of the information contained in this site, Stamp Community assumes no liability for errors. Copyright 2005 - 2026 Stamp Community Family - All rights reserved worldwide. Use of any images or content on this website without prior written permission of Stamp Community or the original lender is strictly prohibited.
Privacy Policy / Terms of Use    Advertise Here
Stamp Community Forum © 2007 - 2026 Stamp Community Forums
It took 0.1 seconds to lick this stamp. Powered By: Snitz Forums 2000 Version 3.4.05