Adolph Jentsch Stamps Appraisal

South West Africa Adolph Jentsch Landscape Postage Stamps (Set of 5)

This is a collection of five commemorative postage stamps from South West Africa (SWA), featuring the watercolor landscape artwork of renowned artist Adolph Jentsch. The set includes denominations of 2c, 4c, 5c, 10c, and 15c. Three of the stamps are oriented horizontally, while two are oriented vertically. Each stamp displays a soft, impressionistic depiction of the Namibian landscape, ranging from desert scrub and savanna to rocky outcrops under vast African skies. The 2c stamp features a pale green sky over a beige landscape; the 4c shows a golden sunset over a dark horizon; the 5c depicts mountainous terrain under a cloudy sky; the 10c focuses on a grassy ridge; and the 15c illustrates an arid, reddish-brown terrain. Each stamp contains the country code 'SWA', the numeric value with a 'c' for cents, and a facsimile of Jentsch's signature on the side or bottom. These stamps appear to be in Mint Never Hinged (MNH) or Mint Lightly Hinged condition, as they are neatly mounted in black protective mounts with clean, intact perforations and no visible cancellation marks. The printing quality is high, capturing the subtle tonal variations of watercolor. This series was originally released in the early 1970s, celebrating local art and the unique natural scenery of the region during the South African administration.