South African Republic 6 pence 1896
South African Republic · 1896 · 6d
A 6 pence definitive stamp from the South African Republic, issued in 1896, featuring the country's coat of arms. The stamp is cancelled with a violet Pietersburg postmark dated November 26, 1898.
Issued during a period of increasing tension in the South African Republic, this stamp reflects the independent Boer state's sovereignty prior to the Second Boer War and its eventual incorporation into the British Empire.
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Image: Post of the Zuid-Afrika Republic · License: Public domain
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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