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Afrikaans, dit is ons erns. Issued in Paarl on 10 October 1975, this commemorative First Day Cover marks the centenary of Die Afrikaanse Patriotthe first Afrikaans-language newspaper and a cornerstone of linguistic pride. Featuring two RSA stamps, including a monument vignette and a tribute to the Patriot itself, this cover embodies the spirit of a language movement that shaped South African identity.
📍 Postmark: Paarl, 10.10.1975 📬 Stamps: RSA 5c Monument | RSA Die Afrikaanse Patriot 📦 Condition: Unaddressed, excellent preservation, clear cachet 🎯 Ideal for: Cultural historians, Afrikaans collectors, philatelic storytellers
This piece is more than postalits personal. A legacy of language, inked in time.