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1936 Portugal Costa Flight Stamp with Inverted Surcharge Error
very rare1900-1945

1936 Portugal Costa Flight Stamp with Inverted Surcharge Error

Portugal · 1936 · 50c

The stamp depicts an airplane in flight over a landscape, with 'REPUBLICA PORTUGUESA' and 'CORREIO' at the top. It features an original denomination of '1$50' and a prominent inverted surcharge of '50c'.

This stamp commemorates a significant Portuguese flight in 1936, likely a pioneering airmail route. The inverted surcharge makes it a highly sought-after philatelic error, adding to its historical and collector value.

Printing Method

Engraved

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$10,680
Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$6,408
Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$3,560
Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$1,780
Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$712

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