Mozambique Company 1937 Commemorative Set

Mozambique Company · 1937 · Various (19 values)

This complete set of 19 stamps was issued by the Mozambique Company to commemorate its history and development. The designs feature a variety of subjects including portraits of company officials, local landscapes, significant buildings like the Beira Cathedral, and maritime scenes, reflecting the company's influence over the territory.

The Mozambique Company was a royal charter company that administered the territories of Manica and Sofala in central Mozambique from 1891 to 1942. This set was issued five years before the company's charter expired and its territories reverted to direct Portuguese colonial rule.