Portugal 1904 Postage Due Stamp, King Carlos I

Portugal · 1904 · 10 Reis

This postage due stamp features a large numeral '10' indicating the amount to be collected, set within an ornate, decorative frame. The design is typical for the period, prioritizing the clear communication of the fee owed over pictorial elements. The inscription 'PORTEADO A RECEBER' translates to 'Postage to be Received', clarifying its function.

Issued during the reign of King Carlos I, this stamp was used to collect insufficient postage from the recipient of a letter. This series replaced the previous postage due stamps of 1898.