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.
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Photogravure
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