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Portugal - Horta, King Carlos I
commonpre-1900

Portugal - Horta, King Carlos I

Portugal · 1892 · 5r

This definitive stamp features a portrait of King Carlos I of Portugal, facing left. The design is framed by ornate scrollwork, with the country name 'PORTUGAL' at the top and the denomination '5 REIS' at the bottom. The stamp was issued specifically for use in Horta, a district in the Azores.

Issued during the reign of King Carlos I, this stamp is part of a series created for the administrative district of Horta in the Azores, a common practice for Portuguese territories at the time.

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Catalog Numbers

sg1
scott1
michel1

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$10
Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$5
Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$2
Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$1
Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.5

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