Portugal 1930 Postage Due Stamp

Portugal · 1930 · 10c

This postage due stamp features a simple, functional design centered around the denomination '10' within an ornate, circular frame. The word 'PORTEADO' (Postage Due) is prominently displayed at the top, with 'RECEBER' (To Receive) below, indicating the amount to be collected upon delivery. The design is typical for definitive and service stamps of the era, prioritizing clarity and function.

Issued during the Ditadura Nacional period in Portugal, this stamp was part of a series used to collect insufficient postage from the recipient of a letter. Postage due stamps were a common and necessary part of postal operations worldwide at this time.