Step into history with this exceptionally rare and complete 1891 legal document collection from the former Zuid-Afrikaansche Republiek (South African Republic / ZAR). This original set of notarized legal papers features authentic ZEGELREGT (revenue) stamps, professionally handwritten content, and official red wax sealall preserved in incredible condition for their age.
Only a handful of these have survived intact over 130 years laterespecially with all pages, original signatures, and stamps present. This is an authentic archive-grade collector's item, ideal for museums, philatelists, or South African heritage collectors.
📜 Whats Included:
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Main Legal Document (Bijzondere Lastgeving):
- Signed at Ottos Hoop, May 29, 1891 by C.J. Fouché.
- Details legal power of attorney over mining or land rights in the ZAR.
- Features a rare 1 Shilling 6 Pence brown ZEGELREGT stamp, clearly postmarked and affixed.
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Legal Certificate Page (Witness Statement):
- Continuation of the legal process, fully handwritten.
- Stamped and signed.
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Authorisation Document (Marked A):
- Dated 11 June 1891, confirming David Pieter Marais as verifier.
- Includes a very scarce 5 Shillings olive-green ZEGELREGT stamp.
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Legal Validation Document (Marked C):
- Officially certifies legal capacity of D.P. Marais.
- Dated 30 June 1891, Pretoria, signed by C.J. Joubert.
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Final Confirmation (With Wax Seal & Ribbon):
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Signed by Dr. Willem Johannes Leyds, State Secretary of the ZAR.
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Features two rare ZEGELREGT stamps:
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Document still sealed with original red wax seal and ZAR tricolor ribbon.
Stamp Value Alone:
The ZEGELREGT stamps used here are among the rarest fiscal stamps in South African history. Some of these denominations in good condition have sold for R4,000-R7,000 each to collectors and dealers.
1s6d, 5s, 10s, 6d all present and authentic.
All stamps are postmarked and attached to the original documentsmaking this set far more valuable as a whole.
🔥 Why This Is Special:
Historical Rarity Late 19th century documents from the ZAR are nearly extinct.
Original Condition Not retyped, not reprintedpurely original ink, wax, and stamps.
Revenue Philately One of the best combined examples of South African legal philately + history.
Museum-Quality Suitable for framing, archiving, or public display.
Investment Potential Value of both old stamps and ZAR legal memorabilia is rising fast.
Perfect for collectors of:
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Zuid-Afrikaansche Republiek (ZAR) history
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Boer War & Republic memorabilia
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Revenue stamps / fiscal philately
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Legal ephemera / notarial documents
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Antique South African collectibles
📦 Shipping:
Secure packaging + tracking.
Collection available in Gauteng.
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