English
Image:Cape Triangular Postage Stamp.jpg|thumb|Cape triangle stamp

Etymology
From its shape.

Noun

en-noun

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.

Category:Philately

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