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Tourism Easter Transvaal
South Africa, Nelspruit · 1995-01-18
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Cachet: Phacochoerus aethiopicus (warhogs)
Info card
Present but not removed.
Additional information
This cover was postmarked on 18 January 1995 at Nelspruit and catalogued as SAPO 6.8. Its cachet featured Phacochoerus aethiopicus, the warthog, reflecting the wildlife rich landscapes of the region. Nelspruit itself sat close to the Kruger National Park and later became the gateway city to the Panorama Route, one of South Africa's most scenic drives through the Drakensberg escarpment.
Theme: Other
Condition: AverageNoticeable wear or light damage, such as creases, minor soiling, small tears, or light discolouration, but still collectable.
Addressed: No
Signed: No
Stamp denomination: R0.5 (ZAR)
SG reference: 864
SAPO serial number: 6.8
Estimated value: ~US$0.1
This is a high-level, subjective estimate only, not a professional appraisal.
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