Stamp
SCG6898 - South Africa 2½c “Groot Constantia” (circa 1961–1965)
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This elegant South African definitive stamp, denominated 2½ cents, depicts Groot Constantia, one of the oldest and most famous wine estates in the country. The building’s distinctive Cape Dutch architecture is illustrated in deep violet with green window accents and a stylized cluster of grapes—symbolizing South Africa’s long viticultural tradition. Issued during the Republic of South Africa period, the stamp bears bilingual inscriptions: “REPUBLIEK VAN SUID-AFRIKA” and “REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA.”
Historical Context:
Groot Constantia, established in 1685 near Cape Town, was founded by Simon van der Stel and is renowned for its historic homestead and world-class wines. This issue celebrates South Africa’s architectural heritage and its early colonial craftsmanship, often featured in the definitive series of the early 1960s.
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