South Africa

The Story of Bantams: Postage Stamps and Poultry

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South African Bantam Stamps (1942–1944) The term Bantams is famously associated with the reduced-size postage stamps issued by South Africa during the years 1942 to 1944. These miniature stamps were introduced as part of wartime conservation measures to save paper during World War II. Their compact design not only symbolized practicality but also represented a […]

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Military Telegraph Stamps

Unveiling Military Telegraph Stamps: A Glimpse into History

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Military communication has always been a crucial element in the orchestration of wartime strategies and logistics. Among the fascinating remnants of such military correspondence are the Military Telegraph stamps, a unique class of overprinted postal artifacts that served British troops across colonial territories in the late 19th century. These stamps not only fulfilled a practical

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