1923 ½d/2sh6d First Setting Lithographic Overprint in Shiny Ink, an important variety (the regular overprint is typographed) unlisted by Scott, with 6 values (missing the 2d for completion) in used blocks with c.d.s. postmarks (Otiwarongo, Gobabis, etc). The ½d and 2sh6d have separation and are hinge supported, a very fine group and very scarce in used blocks. (SG #1c/9a). (Image)

SG £ 1,480

1923 6d black and violet KGV, Setting I, a lovely block of 16, with deep rich colour and neat Swakopmund JAN.30.1923 postmark (first month of issue). The block has 3 constant errors (comma for stop, two of the stubbed "Z", and Wesi for West). The latter is listed on some values in the Stanley Gibbons catalogue and extrapolating from the listed 2d value would suggests a CV in the order of £500 for this variety. CV, however is for 8 used pairs with no premium for this block. (SG #6 £360). Very fine and ideal for exhibition. (Image)

Scott $ 400