Cape of Good Hope 1d Triangular Stamp on 1893 Cover

Cape of Good Hope · 1893 · 1d

The prominent triangular stamp depicts an allegorical figure of Hope with an anchor, framed by 'CAPE OF GOOD HOPE' and 'POSTAGE ONE PENNY'. The cover also bears two other rectangular stamps and a postmark.

The Cape of Good Hope triangular stamps are among the world's first triangular stamps and are highly iconic issues from a British colony in Southern Africa. This cover demonstrates their postal usage in 1893.