Cape of Good Hope Triangular Issue
Cape of Good Hope · 1853 · 1d & 4d
The first stamps issued by the Cape of Good Hope are famously known as the 'Cape Triangles' due to their distinctive shape. The design features a seated allegorical figure of Hope with an anchor and a vine. The initial issue consisted of a one penny value in brick-red and a four pence value in blue.
These were the first stamps issued in the Cape Colony and are considered a classic of world philately, notable for being the world's first triangular postage stamps.
Printing Method
Engraved
Catalog Numbers
Estimated Values by Condition
Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults
Well centered, fresh colors
Nicely centered, minor flaws
Average centering, acceptable
Off-center or visible wear
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