common1900-1945

Portugal 1904 Postage Due Stamp

Name: Portugal 1904 Postage Due Stamp
Brand: Portugal

Portugal · 1904 · 5 Reis

This postage due stamp features a simple, functional design centered around the numeral '5' indicating its value of 5 Reis. The words 'PORTEADO' and 'RECEBER' are prominently displayed, signifying 'Postage' and 'To Receive', respectively, indicating the amount due upon delivery. The design is utilitarian, typical for definitive and service stamps of this period.

Issued during the reign of King Carlos I, this stamp was part of a series used to collect insufficient postage from the recipient of a letter. This was a common postal practice worldwide in the early 20th century.

Printing Method

Typography

Themes

postage-due numerals

Catalog Numbers

sgD203

scottJ21

michelP21

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$0.5

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.25

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

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