very rare1900-1945

Angola Carlos I with Inverted and Displaced Overprint

Name: Angola Carlos I with Inverted and Displaced Overprint
Brand: Angola
Availability: InStock

Angola · 1912 · 5 Centavos

The stamp features a portrait of King Carlos I of Portugal, a standard key type design for Portuguese colonies. It bears an overprint 'REPUBLICA PORTUGUESA' and '5 CENTAVOS' on the original 2½ Reis stamp, with the '5 CENTAVOS' overprint notably inverted and displaced.

This stamp reflects the political transition in Portugal from monarchy to republic in 1910, with its colonies like Angola issuing overprinted stamps to reflect the new government. The inverted and displaced overprint represents a significant and highly sought-after philatelic error.

Printing Method

Engraved

Themes

royalty overprint error colonial definitive

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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.