1/7/2021
The siege of Mafeking, South Africa during the Second Anglo-Boer War is well known for Lord Baden-Powell, the garrison commander, who later founded the World Scouting movement. When stamps ran out, a local “blueprint” issue was produced, some of which are among today’s philatelic rarities. This Stamp Chat presents what’s known, and what yet awaits discovery by knowledgeable, eagle-eyed collectors.
Heidi Rhoades
Heidi Rhoades is the former Grassroots and Community Specialist at the American Philatelic Society.
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