Mafeking Siege 1900 SG17, 1d Cyclist "Cracked Value Tablet" VF/M

1900 1d pale blue/blue (SG 17). VF/M example in lovely even shade, marginal bar at base. Shows fully-developed "CRACKED VALUE TABLET" variety from position 34 (row 3 stamp 2) on the Plate III sheet. Fresh with large part OG, wonderfully well-centered. An exceedingly rare variety in mint state thus, likely existing in only low single figures. (cv£3600,SACC).