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Christmas 1996
South Africa, Bethlehem · 1996-10-09
Official
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Cachet: The cachet shows a festive illustration in a green arched border decorated with a scrolling ribbon pattern and a single star at its peak. Inside the arch hangs a large golden orange ornament ball beside a toy soldier nutcracker figure holding drumsticks, with a green ribboned bell resting below them. The colours lean warm and traditional, gold, deep green and burgundy, and the words "Christmas 1996" sit along the bottom in a serif font that matches the classic tone of the illustration.
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Additional information
This cover is postmarked on 9 October 1996 in Bethlehem, SAPO reference PT 6.43. It's part of the annual Christmas stamp series, this issue showing three lit candles nestled among holly leaves and berries, designed by A H Ainslie. Bethlehem, the Free State town, makes a fitting postmark location for a Christmas themed cover, and the wreath shaped postmark design carries the theme through to the cancellation itself.
Theme: Other
Condition: FineGood condition. Minor wear or small imperfections, but overall well-presented.
Addressed: No
Signed: No
Stamp denomination: R0.7 (ZAR)
SAPO serial number: 6.43
Estimated value: ~US$0.1
This is a high-level, subjective estimate only, not a professional appraisal.
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