Topics in the September 2026 Issue
Rare covers, intriguing postmarks and fascinating discoveries from South Africa’s postal past take centre stage in the September 2026 Journal.
This bumper edition explores the rich philatelic history of Natal, Zululand and the Cape of Good Hope, featuring contributions from Keith Klugman, Peter Whitmore and Simon Solomon.
Highlights include the earliest recorded uses of Natal Queen Victoria stamps, the curious story of two post offices named Rorkes Drift, and an exploration of Cape of Good Hope embossed and coloured revenue stamps from 1864 onwards.
Additional articles uncover an 1891 Cape postal card used from Natal, an Edwardian hotel receipt and a commemorative Union of South Africa cover.
Packed with rare illustrations, specialist research and historical insights, this edition is essential reading for collectors and postal history enthusiasts.
