This South African 1d definitive stamp depicts Jan van Riebeeck, the Dutch colonial administrator credited with establishing the first European settlement at the Cape of Good Hope in 1652. Issued between 1933 and 1954, it formed part of the long-running typographic definitive series inscribed “Postage Revenue.” Printed in deep blue-green, the design shows van Riebeeck in period attire, symbolizing South Africa’s colonial roots. These stamps were widely used on everyday mail, making postmarked examples common, while fine mint copies and shade varieties are sought after. A staple piece for collectors of South African philately and colonial history.