South Africa: New Republic: Postal Stationery: 1887 2d. violet envelope dated “4 JAN 87” used to Pietermaritzburg with “VRIJHEID/15 MAR 97/NIEUWE REPUBLIEK” oval datestamp and showing fine strike of large “VRYHEID NIEUWE REPUBLIEK UID AFRIKA/(arms)/POST KANTOOR” cachet at left, some toning with central fold and small part flap missing but very rare. Only 50 envelopes were prepared and very few have survived. Phil. Fed. of S. Africa certificate (2001). Photo. (Image1)