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1858 Cape of Good Hope
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The first Cape of Good Hope stamps were issued in 1853, while the Cape was still a British colony. The colony continued to issue stamps until 1910, when it became part of the Union of South Africa.
The first issues in 1853 were triangular stamps — the first triangular postage stamps in the world. This unique shape helped illiterate postal clerks and users easily identify Cape stamps. Designs featured a seated figure of Hope, the allegorical symbol of the colony.
Standard rectangular stamps were introduced in 1864. The last Cape issues were in 1910, before becoming part of South Africa.
The first Cape of Good Hope stamps were issued in 1853, while the Cape was still a British colony. The colony continued to issue stamps until 1910, when it became part of the Union of South Africa.
The first issues in 1853 were triangular stamps — the first triangular postage stamps in the world. This unique shape helped illiterate postal clerks and users easily identify Cape stamps. Designs featured a seated figure of Hope, the allegorical symbol of the colony.
Standard rectangular stamps were introduced in 1864. The last Cape issues were in 1910, before becoming part of South Africa.
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