Horta Postage Stamp

Name: Horta Postage Stamp
Brand: Portugal

Portugal · 1892 · 2½r

This stamp features a portrait of King Carlos I of Portugal. It is an overprint on a contemporary Portuguese stamp, with 'HORTA' printed in black to designate its use in the administrative district of Horta in the Azores archipelago.

Issued for use in Horta, a district in the Azores, this overprint was a common way for Portugal to create specific postage for its various territories and administrative regions during the late 19th century.

Printing Method

Typography

Themes

royalty kings portraits overprints

Catalog Numbers

sg1

scott1

michel1

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$15

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$10

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

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