Portugal, 1898 Vasco da Gama 400th Anniversary

Name: Portugal, 1898 Vasco da Gama 400th Anniversary
Brand: Portugal

Portugal · 1898 · 2½r

This stamp commemorates the 400th anniversary of Vasco da Gama's historic voyage to India. The design features a portrait of the famed Portuguese explorer, set against a backdrop of his ship, the São Gabriel, navigating the open seas. It is part of a larger definitive series celebrating this pivotal moment in maritime history.

Issued in 1898, this stamp celebrated a key event from Portugal's Age of Discovery, reinforcing national pride and its historical legacy as a global maritime power.

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Typography

Themes

explorers vasco-da-gama ships sailing anniversaries age-of-discovery

Catalog Numbers

sg252

scott126

michel116

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$0.5

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.25

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