Azores 1868 King Luis I Overprinted 'AÇORES'
Azores · 1868 · 5 réis
This is the first stamp issued specifically for the Azores. It features a definitive stamp of Portugal depicting a profile portrait of King Luis I, which has been overprinted with 'AÇORES' in black block letters. The base stamp is dark brown on a yellowish paper.
Issued under the authority of Portugal, this overprint marked the beginning of distinct postal issues for the Azores archipelago, differentiating its mail from that of mainland Portugal.
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