Portugal 1970 Postage Due Stamp

Portugal · 1970 · 10c

This postage due stamp features a simple, functional design centered around the numeral '10' indicating its value of 10 centavos. The word 'PORTEADO' at the top signifies its purpose, meaning 'postage due' in Portuguese, with 'RECEBER' below, meaning 'to receive'. The design is utilitarian, typical for definitive and service stamps of this nature.

Issued in 1970, this stamp was part of a series used to collect insufficient postage from the recipient of mail. This was a common postal practice worldwide before prepayment of all postage became standard.