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rare1900-1945
Mafeking Siege Bicycle Post
Cape of Good Hope · 1900 · 1d
The stamp features Cadet Sgt. Major Goodyear riding a bicycle, delivering mail during the siege. It is printed on blue paper.
Issued during the famous 217-day Siege of Mafeking in the Second Boer War, these stamps were essential for maintaining communication and morale within the besieged town.
Printing Method
Typography
Catalog Numbers
sg17
Image: W. A. Hayes · License: Public domain
Estimated Values by Condition
Superb(S)
$2,325Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults
Extremely Fine(XF)
$1,395Well centered, fresh colors
Very Fine(VF)
$775Nicely centered, minor flaws
Fine(F)
$387Average centering, acceptable
Good(G)
$155Off-center or visible wear
Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.
