Lot 11691 – SA 1930-44 3d. blue block of eight (2×4), stamps 1, 3, 4, 5 and 6 showing variety frame omitted

Stamp of South Africa » Union & Republic of South Africa SA 1930-44 3d. blue block of eight (2x4), stamps 1, 3, 4, 5 and 6 showing variety frame omitted
Stamp of South Africa » Union & Republic of South Africa SA 1930-44 3d. blue block of eight (2x4), stamps 1, 3, 4, 5 and 6 showing variety frame omitted
Stamp of South Africa » Union & Republic of South Africa SA 1930-44 3d. blue block of eight (2x4), stamps 1, 3, 4, 5 and 6 showing variety frame omitted
Stamp of South Africa » Union & Republic of South Africa SA 1930-44 3d. blue block of eight (2x4), stamps 1, 3, 4, 5 and 6 showing variety frame omitted
Stamp of South Africa » Union & Republic of South Africa SA 1930-44 3d. blue block of eight (2x4), stamps 1, 3, 4, 5 and 6 showing variety frame omitted
Stamp of South Africa » Union & Republic of South Africa SA 1930-44 3d. blue block of eight (2x4), stamps 1, 3, 4, 5 and 6 showing variety frame omitted

Lot 11691 – SA 1930-44 3d. blue block of eight (2×4), stamps 1, 3, 4, 5 and 6 showing variety frame omitted

South Africa » Union & Republic of South Africa
Estimate
34’000 – 45’000 GBP
Auction date
Wed 17 Jun 2026 at 10:00 (Europe/Zurich)
19d 19h 23m 49s before pre-bidding ends
Description

1930-44 3d. blue block of eight (2×4), stamps 1, 3, 4, 5 and 6 showing variety frame omitted, stamps 2, 7 and 8 with frame partially omitted, majority unmounted, three stamps with small gum disturbances of negligible significance given the importance of this unique exhibition showpiece, there being no other complete omissions recorded, and forms the basis of the SG catalogue listing; cert. BPA (2000); ex Professor J.J. Smith (S.G. £96’000+).

Catalogue ref: S.G. 45c(f)

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