Swakopmund

Lot 398, Southwest Africa 1923 six pence black & violet KGV used block of 16 Swakopmund, with constant errors, sold for $374

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Lot 398, Southwest Africa 1923 six pence black & violet KGV used block of 16 Swakopmund, with constant errors, sold for $374Lot 398 Southwest Africa #6 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 eight used pairs with no premium for this block. (SG #6 £360). Very fine and ideal for exhibition. Scott CV U$400, sold for C$325.00 plus buyer’s premium.
Lot 398 on display page