Transvaal

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Transvaal, or Zuid-Afrikaansche Republiek (ZAR), was an independent country and later a province in northwestern Union of South Africa.

In 1859, formal postal operations were started with the acquisition of Cape of Good Hope stamps for mail to CGH and beyond. Mail sent through Orange Free State were similarly franked. ... ...
 * In 1870, framed arms designs were issued, inscribed POSTZEGEL / Z. AFR. REPUBLIEK. Many forgeries including illegal reprints exist.
 * In 1870, an imperf or rouletted 15½-16 issue, clearly printed on thin paper was issued. These were printed by A. Otto in Gustrow, in Meckenberg Schwerin. Meanwhile in 1870, local printings were made on thin gummed paper (poor impressions), on thick hard paper and on medium paper (blotchy impressions). The first two exist perf and rouletted, the last rouletted only.
 * In 1870-71 a local printing of a 1d black value was issued, both imperf and rouletted.
 * In 1871, a 3d reddish lilac printed by A. Otto rouletted value was issued. The eagle on the coat of arms has its wings slightly folded.
 * In 1877, previous stamps were overprinted V.R. / TRANSVAAL. with a vriant with wider spacing of the parts.
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 * In 1877-79, various stamps were overprinted V. R. / Transvaal., with "V. R." now spaced apart.
 * In 1878-80, engraved Victoria portrait designs were issued.
 * In 1879, 6d values were surcharged "1 Penny" in seven different styles.

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