File:British Library Cape of Good Hope 4d.jpg

Summary

Non-free media information and use rationale true for Mosely Collection

Description	4d Cape of Good Hope stamp, one of seven in existence.
Source	British Library http://www.bl.uk/reshelp/findhelpregion/africa/africa/acstamps/large15842.html
Article	Mosely Collection
Portion used	All
Low resolution?	Yes
Purpose of use	To illustrate the article about the collection this stamp is an examplar of.
Replaceable?	No other free images available for this object.
Other information	Cape of Good Hope, 1855-8, 4d, deep blue/white paper. British Library Mosely collection. Copyright © 1997, The British Library Board. The photograph is not released into the public domain, however as the artwork dates from 1855-8 there is no applicable copyright for a faithful reproduction. As a courtesy, this image has been loaded under a fair use rationale rather than removing the BL logo and applying the {{PD-BritishGov}} template license. If there is a reason for wider use via Commons, the BL have expressed an interest in discussing the potential free release of particular images in order to ensure accurate attribution.
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