Portugal Registration Stamp, Ceres Type

Portugal · 1917 · 10c

This is a registration stamp featuring the classic 'Ceres' design, an allegorical representation of the Roman goddess of agriculture. The design, originally created for definitive postage stamps, was adapted for this special postal service use. The stamp is inscribed 'REGISTO' at the top, indicating its purpose for registered mail.

Issued in 1917, this stamp represents the early period of the First Portuguese Republic. The Ceres design was a symbol of the new republic, replacing the previous monarchist imagery on Portuguese postage.