Portugal 1935 Ceres Imperforate Pair

Portugal · 1935 · 1$75

This imperforate pair features the iconic 'Ceres' design, an allegorical representation of the Portuguese Republic. The Roman goddess of agriculture is depicted holding a sickle and a sheaf of wheat, symbolizing the nation's prosperity and agrarian roots. This particular issue is notable for being imperforate, meaning it lacks the usual perforations for separation.

Issued during the Estado Novo period, the Ceres design was a long-running definitive series first introduced in 1912 after the establishment of the First Portuguese Republic. This 1935 printing continued its use, reinforcing national identity through classical allegory.