100g British Commonwealth Off-Paper Mixture – Huge Unsorted Job Lot – India, HK, Africa - LOT ST251
Weight: 100g (Approx. 1,250+ stamps).
• Key Regions: India, Hong Kong, Australia, South Africa, Pakistan, Grenada, and Cyprus.
• Thematic Interest: Folk Art (Mithila Painting), Sports (Cycling/Olympics), Flora/Fauna, and Royalty.
• Condition: Clean, off-paper, used mixture. Spans from the mid-20th century to the early 2000s.
• Seller Note: "Unchecked for varieties, watermark errors, or rare regional postmarks. Perfect for sorting or thematic set-building."
Notable Highlights in this Lot
This mixture is particularly diverse, featuring several high-interest regions:
• India (Mithila Painting): The large, intricate stamp in the center features Madhubani (Mithila) Painting. These cultural/art series from India are highly sought after by "Art on Stamps" collectors.
• Hong Kong ($2.30 Definitive): I can see a Queen Elizabeth II era high-value definitive. Pre-1997 Hong Kong material remains a solid "blue-chip" area for collectors.
• Australia (Olympics/Sports): The stamp featuring a cyclist is part of Australia’s strong sports-themed history.
• South Africa (RSA Carnival): A colorful stamp from the "Carnival" or "Festival" series is visible on the bottom right.
• Grenada & Pakistan: Additional variety from the Caribbean and South Asia is clearly visible, ensuring a "global" feel.