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A RARE AND COMPREHENSIVE FIRST-DAY COVER (FDC) COLLECTION CAPTURING PIVOTAL MOMENTS IN SOUTH AFRICAN POLITICAL HISTORY A MUST-HAVE FOR DISCERNING COLLECTORS
This extraordinary folder contains over 70 carefully selected First Day Covers (FDCs), each commemorating a defining event or figure in South Africa's complex and fascinating journey. The collection spans from the era of apartheid through to modern democracy, highlighting iconic personalities and landmark moments that shaped the nation.
This folder/album offers a rich historical archive and the potential for further expansion of 200 FDCs (slide-in pouches).
Key highlights of this thematic collection include:
- Nelson Mandela's inauguration and birthday celebrations
- President Zumas inauguration
- Declaration of Human Rights and Freedom Day
- Mahatma Gandhi's legacy and influence
- The Walvis Bay incorporation into Namibia
- South African Nobel Laureates
- Solomon Mahlangu and other anti-apartheid heroes
- Commemorations of FW de Klerk, Hendrik Verwoerd, PW Botha, and other political leaders
- Milestones like the adoption of the New Constitution and South African National Orders
- Moments from South Africa's independence movements (Bophuthatswana, Ciskei, Venda)
- Historical events like the Great Trek, Voortrekker Monument, Anglo-Boer War, and JC Smuts
This collection is not just a tribute to South Africa's turbulent past, but an invaluable memorabilia for any philatelic or historical collector/enthusiast.
Each cover represents a tangible link to the key moments and figures that defined South African identity.
Bid for a chance to own a piece of history and expand this unique collection, an unmissable opportunity for collectors and those passionate about the nation's rich heritage.