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Portugal 1956 First Railway Centenary
common1945-1980

Portugal 1956 First Railway Centenary

Portugal · 1956 · 1$00

This stamp commemorates the 100th anniversary of the first railway in Portugal. The design features a modern electric locomotive alongside an early steam locomotive, symbolizing a century of progress in rail transport.

Issued in 1956, this stamp celebrates the centenary of the inauguration of Portugal's first railway line, which connected Lisbon to Carregado in 1856, marking a significant step in the nation's industrialization.

Printing Method

Photogravure

Catalog Numbers

sg1086
scott818
michel843

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$2
Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$1
Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$0.5
Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$0.25
Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.1

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