English

Cape triangle stamp

Noun

Cape triangle ‎(plural Cape triangles)

1. Nickname for one of several denominations of triangular postage stamps issued by the Cape of Good Hope during the period 1853-1864.
   • 2003: Cape of Good Hope Wine Co.:

     Some of the Cape Triangles are very rare and expensive, depending on grade and condition.

References

• Douglas and Mary Patrick, The Musson Stamp Dictionary, Toronto, Musson Book Company, 1972.