Great Britain 1951 2s6d-£1 “Festival“ High Values, First Day Cover, SG509/12 Historical South Africa Cape of Good

South Africa Cape of Good Hope 1871-76 5s yellow-orange

Fresh unmounted mint with full original gum

block of four on piece

GB Specialised Catalogue Number: DS5/c

fine unmounted mint example with full original gum

Great Britain 1951 2s6d-£1 “Festival“ High Values, First Day Cover, SG509/12 Historical South Africa Cape of GoodGreat Britain 1951 2s6d 1 Festival High Values First Day Cover, SG509 12. A superb used set of four on cover neatly cancelled by crisp Westlinton Peeblesshire double ring date stamps for the first day of issue MY. 3. 1951. An exceptionally clean and fresh cover. This beautifully designed set of King George VI high value stamps was issued on 3 May 1951 to celebrate the centenary of the Great Exhibition of 1851. The Festival of Britain in 1951 aimed to