Portugal 1853 Queen Maria II First Issue
Portugal · 1853 · 5 reis, 25 reis, 50 reis, 100 reis
The first postage stamps of Portugal were issued in 1853, featuring a profile portrait of Queen Maria II. This inaugural set consisted of four values: 5 reis brown, 25 reis blue, 50 reis green, and 100 reis lilac. The stamps were imperforate and printed using lithography.
Issued during the reign of Queen Maria II, these stamps mark Portugal's entry into the postal reform movement that began with Great Britain's Penny Black in 1840.
Printing Method
Lithography
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Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults
Well centered, fresh colors
Nicely centered, minor flaws
Average centering, acceptable
Off-center or visible wear
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