Portugal Ceres Issue, Horta Overprint

Portugal · 1928 · 20c

This stamp features the classic 'Ceres' design, an allegorical representation of the Roman goddess of agriculture, symbolizing Portugal's prosperity. It is part of a definitive series that was overprinted in red with 'HORTA' for use in the Azores district of Horta.

The overprint was issued for local use in Horta, one of the administrative districts of the Azores archipelago, reflecting a common practice of the era to adapt national stamps for specific colonial or district postal needs.