South West Africa SG49s/55Bs Pictorial Set and 4d in block of 6 opt SPECIMEN
1927 (April) Pictorial set of 4 to 10/- (type 5/6 opts) and perforated 4d triangle English and Afrikaans (type 7/8 opts) Handstamp Specimen (type SA 5) for UPU distribution in intact blocks of 6 (2 x 3) or strips of 3 (4d) as sent from Bern affixed to two ledger pieces from the Madagascar archive and tied by part to complete strikes of the red circular POSTES ET TELEGRAPHES/COLLECTION DE BERNE/MADAGASCAR receiving handstamp. A Unique and stunning array with lovely fresh colours the larger piece retaining LE DIRECTEUR/des Postes et Telegraphes handstamp with signed affidavit. Ex Stanley Gibbons investment portfolio.
We use UK condition abbreviations.
U/M (un-mounted mint) is Mint Never Hinged or Never Hinged Mint.
M/M (mounted mint) is Hinged Mint.
POSTAGE
Please remember that B1D charges us about 15% fees on our postage rates.
For example, UK Special Delivery is charged at £9.95, which after fees leaves about £8.45 towards the postage cost.
The face value of the stamps required to send this is £9.95 (29 May 2026).
We also have to purchase the envelope, stock cards and address label.
Shipping & Payment Information
| GREAT BRITAIN: | |
| Standard Mail (1st Class) under £40 | GBP 1.95 |
| Standard Mail (1st Class Recorded) over £40 | GBP 3.95 |
| 1st Class for large items (pages/RAF covers etc.) | GBP 2.50 |
| Royal Mail Special Delivery | GBP 9.95 |
| We combine postage subject to weight (RAF covers: up to 2 at the above price; 2 to 11 at GBP 3.95). | |
| REST OF WORLD | |
| Standard Airmail (not insured) | GBP 3.95 |
| Registered Airmail (insured and signed for) | GBP 9.95 |
| FedEx/DHL | GBP 40.00 |
| We combine postage subject to weight. For multiple orders of covers/pages, please ask for a postage rate. | |
| Some B1D platforms will not allow combined postage. Please pay the excess and we will refund it when the order is posted. | |
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| Bank Transfer | |
| UK Personal Cheque | |
| To pay by credit/debit card, please contact us. (We do not accept American Express.) | |
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