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Portugal - Horta 1892-93 King Carlos I Overprinted 'HORTA'
uncommonpre-1900

Portugal - Horta 1892-93 King Carlos I Overprinted 'HORTA'

Portugal · 1892 · 5 Reis

This definitive stamp features a portrait of King Carlos I of Portugal. It is part of a series originally issued for Portugal that was later overprinted in black with the word 'HORTA' for use in the Azores district of Horta.

These overprinted issues were common in the Portuguese territories, including the Azores and Madeira, to validate existing stamp stocks for local use.

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$25
Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$18
Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$12
Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$6
Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$2

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