Description
Rhodesia 1910-13 6d 'purple-brown and brown-purple' (= Rhodesian Study Circle 'H', from frame plate II), perforations 15, SG176var.
A fine and fresh mint example with large part original gum. Off-centre as often seen, but still a very fine example.
A scarce colour variety and highly sought-after.
This is probably the most popularly collected area of stamps from Rhodesia, known affectionately as "the double heads", featuring Queen Mary and King George V. They are also widely considered in philatelic circles as being amongst the most attractive stamps ever issued in the world.
The Stanley Gibbons catalogue value is £900.