Mozambique Company, Vasco da Gama's Second Voyage Commemorative Set

Mozambique Company · 1937 · Various (19 values)

This complete set of 19 stamps commemorates the second voyage of Portuguese explorer Vasco da Gama. The designs feature various scenes from his expedition, including his fleet of ships, portraits of da Gama, maps of the era, and heraldic symbols. The stamps are notable for their detailed engraving and historical subject matter.

Issued by the Mozambique Company, a chartered company that administered central Mozambique for Portugal, this set reflects the colonial power's emphasis on its maritime and exploration history.