Portuguese Colonies Collection - 400 Different Stamps

Portuguese Colonies · 1900 ·

This is a collection of 400 different postage stamps from the various colonies of the Portuguese Empire. The stamps would feature a wide range of designs, including portraits of Portuguese monarchs, coats of arms, local flora and fauna, and scenes depicting the history and culture of territories such as Angola, Mozambique, Macau, and Cape Verde.

Stamps from the Portuguese Colonies represent the vast extent of Portugal's overseas empire, which spanned from the 15th century until the decolonization movements of the mid-20th century. These collections offer a philatelic journey through the diverse territories under Portuguese rule.