Cape of Good Hope, King Edward VII

Dublin Core

Title

Cape of Good Hope, King Edward VII

Subject

Edward VII, King of Great Britain, 1841-1910--Pictorial works.

Description

An emerald green and white definitive stamp from the Cape of Good Hope. In the center is a framed portrait of the head of King Edward VII. Above his head is a small symbolic crown. Below is written "Halfpenny Postage" and in the top corners, 1/2 d (South African penny). Printed with a typography process and a watermark: Anchor Cabled Type 1.

Creator

Unknown Artist

Source

None

Publisher

printed by De La Rue & Co. Ltd.

Rights

This image is in the public domain in South Africa and possibly other jurisdictions. This is because it is a work of the South African Government and was published more than 50 years ago. The copyright has therefore expired. (PD-SAGov)

Format

Materials: Ink, Paper, White gum
Dimensions: 20 x 24 mm
Perforations gauge: 14

Language

en

Type

Still Image

Identifier

2022EMISC_0009
Michel ZA-CA 53
Stamp Number ZA-CA 63
Yvert et Tellier ZA-CA 55
Stanley Gibbons ZA-CA 70

Date Issued

12-1902

Citation

Unknown Artist, “Cape of Good Hope, King Edward VII,” Wayne State University - School of Information Sciences, accessed April 25, 2024, https://waynestateu.omeka.net/items/show/845.