very rarepre-1900

Cape of Good Hope Triangular 'Woodblock' 4d Vermilion

Name: Cape of Good Hope Triangular 'Woodblock' 4d Vermilion
Brand: Cape of Good Hope

Cape of Good Hope · 1861 · 4d

This is one of the famous 'Woodblock' triangular stamps from the Cape of Good Hope, featuring the allegorical figure of Hope seated with an anchor and a ram. The 4d denomination is printed in a distinct vermilion color. These stamps were crudely printed locally as an emergency measure when a shipment of new stamps from London was delayed.

The 'Woodblocks' are legendary in philately due to their primitive production and the famous color errors (1d printed in blue and 4d in red) that occurred, making them highly sought-after classic rarities.

Printing Method

Typography

Themes

classic triangular allegory hope

Catalog Numbers

sg14

scott6

michel6

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$15,000

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$10,000

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$6,500

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$3,000

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$1,200

Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.

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