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Transvaal 2d Pietersburg Provisional Overprint
Transvaal (South African Republic) · 1901 · 2d
A 2d stamp of the South African Republic (ZAR) featuring a black 'Pietersburg' overprint. The original stamp design is simple, with text indicating the country and denomination.
This provisional issue was created in Pietersburg, Transvaal, during the Second Boer War (1899-1902) when regular stamp supplies were disrupted, highlighting the impact of the conflict on civil administration.
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michel59A
Image: ZAR Republic · License: Public domain
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