Mafeking Siege 1900 SG18, 1d Cyclist "Cracked Value Tablet" VF/U

1900 1d deep blue/blue (SG 18). VF/U example in lovely intermediate-deep shade with contrasting deep blue off the bottom margin on small piece. Shows fully developed "CRACKED VALUE TABLET" variety from position 34 (row 3 stamp 2) on the Plate III sheet. Perfect socked-on-the-nose strike of Mafeking cds MY 11, 6 days prior to the end of siege. Scarce stamp. (cv£750,SACC).