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Commemorate the 500th anniversary of the historic voyage of Portuguese explorer Bartolomeu Dias, who rounded the Cape in 1488. This listing includes a complete philatelic set in pristine condition.
The set includes:
Official First Day Cover: Postmarked 1988-02-03 in Mossel Bay, featuring a special circular date stamp (C.D.S.) with the caravel emblem.
Matching Mint Never Hinged (MNH) Stamps: A complete set of four commemorative stamps (16c, 30c, 40c, 50c) with original gum and no hinge marks.
Stamp Designs:
16c: Cabo da Boa Esperança (Cape of Good Hope).
30c: Gedenkteken Kwaaihoek Memorial.
40c: Caravelas (Caravels).
50c: Martellus Map (1489).
Condition: Excellent. The FDC is clean and unaddressed. The stamps are MNH with sharp perforations.