uncommon1945-1980

Princesses Elizabeth and Margaret, Royal Visit

Name: Princesses Elizabeth and Margaret, Royal Visit
Brand: South Africa
Availability: InStock

South Africa · 1947 · 2d

This stamp features portraits of Princess Elizabeth (later Queen Elizabeth II) and Princess Margaret, overprinted with 'SUIDWES-AFRIKA' and 'SOUTH WEST AFRICA' for use in the territory.

The stamp commemorates the 1947 Royal Visit of the British Royal Family to Southern Africa, specifically adapted for use in South West Africa, which was then administered by South Africa.

Printing Method

Photogravure

Themes

royalty heads-of-state commemorative royal-visit portraits

Image: <a href="//commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:Sebjarod" title="User:Sebjarod">User:Sebjarod</a> (scan) · License: Public domain

Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$300

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$180

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$100

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$50

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$20

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