CJR STAMPS

Description

Rhodesia 

1910   Double Head  

2/-    SG 153   Perf. 14 x 14.

Long Gash I Head Plate.

UMVUMA (DC) cancel.

Fine colors and appearance.

NOTE: Thin above the 1st 'A' of AFRICA.

Surface crease above 2nd 'A' of AFRICA.

I use the more accurate Gibbs/RSC/Reah-Johnson
color and printing classifications.

See '2/- Chart' below:

Scott Catalog #112: $82.50
SG Catalogue: ₤75.00

SG #

Head Plate

Perf.

Closest colors by SG Color Key

Cat. Mint

Cat.

Used

153

LG1

14 x 14

Black & bluish ultramarine (shades)

£120

£75.00

153 (v.1)

LG1

14 x 14

Black & deep grey-blue

£150*

£80.00*

153 (v.2)

LG1

14 x 14

Black & ‘varnish’ grey-blue

£175*

£85.00*

154

TE4

14 x 14

Grey black & (greenish) dull blue

£1,200

£85.00

154 (v.1)

TE4

14 x 14

Black & dull blue

£1,200*

£85.00*

154a

LG1

14 x 14

Black (purplish halo) & (bluish) ultramarine

£3,000

£225

178

TE4

15 x 15

Grey black & greenish dull blue

£2,500

£350

RSC-A

HK2

14 x 14

(Dull grey) black & dull greyish blue

£5,000*

£700*

RSC-B

SG2

14 x 14

Black (worn, shades) & blue (shades)

£600*

£40.00*

RSC-B

SG2

15 x 15

Black (worn, shades) & blue (shades)

£1,250*

£75.00*

RSC-C

NG2

14 x 14

Deep black & blue

£400*

£40.00*

RSC-C (v.1)

NG2

14 x 14

Intense black & vivid dull blue

£400*

£45.00*

RSC-C (v.2)

NG2

14 x 14

Deep black & greenish dull blue

£400*

£45.00*

RSC-C

NG2

15 x 15

Deep black & blue

£1,500*

£70.00*

RSC-D

TE1

14 x 14

Black & China blue

£400*

£50.00*

RSC-D (v.1)

TE1

14 x 14

Black & deep (refulgent) China blue

£450*

£55.00*

RSC-D (v.2)

TE1

14 x 14

Black & dull grey China blue

£400*

 £50.00*

RSC-E

NG4

14 x 14

Deep black & light blue (shades)

£1,700*

 £125*

RSC-E

NG4

15 x 15

Deep black & light blue (shades)

£4,500*

 £250*

*The RSC classifications remain uncatalogued and their estimated value is based on a number of factors including known realizations at various online and public auctions.  Consequently, the estimates are considered to be closer to their real value rather than trying to compare them to the SG classifications which are invariably inflated, nor do the estimates reflect their scarcity in relation to the Gibbons catalogue, which is perhaps more of an attempt to average out the full range of printings.

Condition of stamp will affect the price either upwards or down. 

Plated material, especially the more sought-after positions could attract up to twice the estimate. 

Market influences will affect the estimates.  Expect updates. 

Estimates offered are one man’s general guideline rather than a definitive and undisputed real value. 

Input always appreciated and desired.

 

(Revised 2017).

APS Member since 2009

Scan
The scan shows the actual stamp(s) that you
will receive. If additional scans or details
are required, please contact me.

Payment
Payment by Paypal unless a prior arrangement
is made with me before bidding. Payment must
please be made within 5 days of auction end.
If you cannot pay within 5 days, please do not
bid - let someone else have the stamp(s).

Mailing/Shipping
No additional shipping cost for buying two or
more listings within five days. Wait for my invoice.

IMPORTANT MAILING INFORMATION
Mailings within the USA are sent with tracking numbers.
Buyers wanting tracking numbers who live outside of
the USA need to let me know, so I can adjust the invoice. 
The cost is an extra $15.00 (Registered Mail).
If you have a South African address, your purchase will
be sent by Registered Mail.  Wait for my invoice. 
The cost is an extra $15.00.
Customs Import Taxes and Handling charges outside of
the USA are at the buyer's expense and should be expected.

Returns Policy
If you consider the stamp(s) not to be as described,
please contact me by email.
I accept return of the item in the condition it
was supplied and refund your payment as well as
the return mailing cost. The returns policy is valid
for 30 days from date of sale.

Sales Tax
Minnesota residents will be required to pay the
applicable sales tax. Wait for invoice.

Resources
Rhodesia “Double Head” enthusiasts may want to
consider the following resources to aid in a better
understanding of this complex issue:

1. RHODESIA: THE COLOURS OF THE DOUBLE HEADS by the
RSC Double Head Committee. This is a monumental study
and available from the Rhodesia Study Circle:
http://www.rhodesianstudycircle.org.uk - or from me
as an email attachment (Please contact to request).
2. RHODESIA: THE BI-COLOURED DOUBLE HEADS by David Underwood
and Stephen Reah-Johnson. Edition 10 is the latest
and most comprehensive edition.
3. SOUTHEBY’S 1987 AUCTION CATALOG OF THE GIBBS
RHODESIA DOUBLE HEADS.
4. For images of a Double Head reference collection
and forgeries, enjoy navigating around this website:
www.cjrstamps.com