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Unaddressed | RSA 14c Stamp | Decorative Cachet | Cultural Milestone #thebasticatlibrary #AfrikanerHeritage #PaarlFDC #PhilatelicIdentity #CulturalCommemoration
Geloof. Liefde. Moedertaal. This evocative First Day Cover marks the 100th anniversary of the Genootskap van Regte Afrikaners (Society of True Afrikaners), founded in Paarl on 14 August 1875a cornerstone of Afrikaans linguistic and cultural identity. The cachet is a visual feast: wheat, flowers, animals, and a central emblem proclaiming faith, love, and homeland.
📍 Postmark: Paarl Huguenot, 14-VIII-1975, 8:00 📬 Stamp: RSA 14c Depicting the historic building tied to the movement 📖 Cachet Text: Opgerig 14de Augustus 1875 with open book symbol 📦 Condition: Unaddressed, crisp edges, vivid ink 🎯 Ideal for: Afrikaner heritage collectors, linguistic historians, cultural archivists
This isnt just a postal itemits a philatelic declaration of identity. It speaks to language, resistance, and pride.