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The Penny Black was so well printed in such fast colours that it was a fairly simple operation to remove the red obliterating ink then in use without destroying the face of the label
variety WATERMARK CROWN TO RIGHT OF CA (from back)
Larry Mullen (1961- ) and Adam Clayton (1960- ) in bold black ink on the scratch plate
The SG Specialised Catalogue price is £14
A fine unmounted mint example with full original gum and lovely fresh colour
SOUTH AFRICA 1930-45 2s6d (slate-) green and brown, SG49 Space & Aviation The Penny Black was soSouth Africa 1930 45 2s6d (slate ) green and brown, Rotogravure printing, 'SUIDAFRIKA' one word, upright watermark, block of 6 (2x3), neatly cancelled by 'PENGE' circular date stamps dated '4 JAN 41', SG49. A fine used block of 6 with fresh colour. An attractive commercial usage of this scarcer shade. The Stanley Gibbons catalogue value is 360+. BUY NOW: Order online, by phone +44 (0)1534 639 998, or via email info@paulfrasercollectibles. com