South African bilingual definitive stamps
DocumentedSupported by at least one credible specialist source.
Period
Union period
Issuing entity
Union of South AfricaDefinitive stamps of the Union of South Africa inscribed in both English and Afrikaans, in several cases printed as alternating se-tenant pairs.
Historical context
Bilingual inscription reflected the Union's two official languages; the se-tenant pair format is characteristic of the country's classic issues.
Catalogue references
No catalogue numbers recorded. Numbers are only published once transcribed from a verified edition of a standard catalogue — they are never inferred.
Research required
- Issue dates, printers and perforation data require transcription from a standard catalogue