Basutoland QEII Decimal 1r 1963 Paper Reference

The 1r shades are tricky to identify with only a single stamp. The Light Maroon shade is a reddish/pinkish shade in comparison with the Maroon shade. The difference is best seen in the solid lattice around Basutoland at base.

Basutoland 1963 QEII 1r Black and Maroon SG79

Queen Elizabeth II Decimal Currency 1r black and maroon. View larger image.

Basutoland 1963 QEII 1r Black and Light Maroon SG79a

Queen Elizabeth II Decimal Currency 1r black and light maroon. View larger image.