Swaziland
Friday, October 18, 1889.
Perforated 12½ and 12½ x 12, no watermark, engraved.
| Description | Perforation | # issued | Scott # | S.G. # |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 18, 1889 | ||||
| ½ penny gray | 12½ | ? | 1 | 4 |
| 1 penny rose | 12½ x 12 | ? | 2 | 1 |
| 2 pence olive bister | 12½ | ? | 3 | 2 |
| 12½ x 12 | ? | 3c | 5 | |
| 6 pence gray blue | 12½ | ? | 4 | 6 |
| 1 shilling green | 12½ x 12 | ? | 5 | 3 |
| October 20, 1890 | ||||
| 2 shilling 6 pence yellow | 12½ | ? | 6 | 7 |
| 5 shilling slate | 12½ | ? | 7 | 8 |
| 10 shilling light brown | 12½ | ? | 8 | 9 |
All issue quantities are approximate.
Beware of counterfeits.
Beware of counterfeits.
Perhaps the dates quoted were those on which the overprinting took place in Pretoria. The stamps may have been issued later in Swaziland itself.
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