very rarepre-1900

Portuguese Guinea 5r black stamp, 1881

Name: Portuguese Guinea 5r black stamp, 1881
Brand: Portugal

Portugal · 1881 · $500

Portuguese Guinea 5r black stamp, 1881 Portuguese Guinea 5r black stamp is one of the most attractive stamps issued by Portuguese Guinea. It was a West African colony of Portugal from the late 15th century until 10 September 1974, when it gained independence as Guinea-Bissau. This is one of the first stamps of Portuguese Guinea that were released 1881, overprinting stamps of Cape Verde. Very fine, an incredible scarce example of Portuguese Guinea 5r black stamp appeared at Siegel auction th

Printing Method

Themes

overprint transport independence

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$1,500

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$900

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$500

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$300

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$150

Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.