The Ciskei is a very small country situated on the south eastern side of South Africa. The name means “on this side of the Kei River”. It was given Independence by South Africa in 1981. In 1994, it once again became part of South Africa. It was meant as a homeland mainly for the Xhosa speaking people of South Africa. Its capital was Bisho.
The Ciskei issued its own stamps from 1981 – 1994, after which South African stamps were once again used in the area.
1981
Independence Series
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Birds Series
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1982
Nursing Series
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Pineapple Industry Series
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Small Mammals Series
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1983
Trees 1st Series
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Sharks Series
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Educational Institutions Series
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British Military Uniforms 1st Series, 6th Warwickshire Regiment of Foot 1821 – 1827
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1984
Trees 2nd Series
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Fish Bait Series
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Migratory Birds Series
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British Military Uniforms 2nd Series, Cape Mounted Rifles
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1985
Coastal Angling Series
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75th Anniversary of Girl Guide Movement / International Youth Year Series
SG # 73
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Small Business Series
SG # 77
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SG # 80
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Sail Troopships Series
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SG # 84
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1986
Appearance of Haley’s Comet Series
Sheetlet
SG # 85 – 94
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British Military Uniforms 3rd Series, 98th Regiment of Foot
SG # 95
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SG # 97
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SG # 98
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Bicycle Factory, Dimbaza Series
SG # 99
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SG # 100
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5th Anniversary of Independence Series
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1987
Edible Mushrooms Series
Miniature Sheet
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Nkone Cattle Series
SG # 111
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SG # 114
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Home Made Toys Series
SG # 115
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SG # 118
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Folklore 1st Series, Sikulume
SG # 119
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1988
Protected Flowers Series
Miniature Sheet
SG # 126
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SG # 126
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Folklore 2nd Series, Mbulakazi
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SG # 128
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Citrus Farming Series
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Poisonous Fungi Series
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1989
Dams Series
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Fresh Water Fish – Trout Hatcheries Series
Miniature Sheet
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Animal-drawn Transport Series
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1990
Folklore 4th Series, The story of Makanda Mahlamu (5 Heads)
SG # 161
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SG # 164
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Handmade Carpets Series
SG # 165
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Ploughs Series
SG # 169
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Prickly Pear Series
SG # 173
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1991
Owls Series
SG # 177
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Stamp Day d’Ataida’s Letter of 1501 Series
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SG # 185
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The Solar System Series
SG # 191
Used (Hinged)
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Unused (Hinged)
19th Century Frontier Forts Series
SG # 202
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1992
Cloud Form Series
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SG # 207
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International Space Year, Satellites over South Africa Series
SG # 210
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SG # 211
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SG # 212
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SG # 213
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Agricultural Tools Series
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Hotels Series
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1993
Cage Birds Series
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Churches & Missions Series
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