Transkei South Africa 1980 Cycads Trees Plants Flora Sc 75-78 MNH Encephalartos friderici-guilielmi Encephalartos altensteinii Encephalartos princeps Encephalartos villosus Encephalartos is a genus of cycad native to Africa. Several species of Encephalartos are commonly referred to as bread trees, bread palms or kaffir bread, since a bread-like starchy food can be prepared from the centre of the stem. South Africa - Transkei 71-74 used 1980 Palmfarne Transkei (/tran?ske?, tr??n-, -?ska?/, meaning the area beyond [the river] Kei), officially the Republic of Transkei (Xhosa: iRiphabliki yeTranskei), was an unrecognised state in the southeastern region of South Africa from 1976 to 1994. It was, along with Ciskei, a Bantustan for the Xhosa people?and operated as a nominally independent parliamentary democracy. Its capital was Umtata (renamed Mthatha in 2004). Items are shipped using Canada Post without tracking to keep costs low. This is the most economical option. Canada Post is incredibly reliable, but can be slow. Although not common, it can take up to 2 1/2 weeks for a maill to reach a U.S.destination and 4 to 5 weeks for an international address. If you require tracking or a faster delivery please message before ordering. If you are looking a multiple purchases, please message us. Although PHILATELISTs appreciate these Postage Stamps, Crafty people can utilize these unused, vintage postage stamps to enhance a journal, scrapbook, stationary, envelope, or other papercraft project.