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Angola 1912 Republic Overprint on Carlos I Stamp

Name: Angola 1912 Republic Overprint on Carlos I Stamp
Brand: Angola
Availability: InStock

Angola · 1912 · 117 Reis

The stamp features a profile portrait of King Carlos I of Portugal, with 'ANGOLA' at the bottom and 'CORREIO' at the top. It has a prominent black diagonal overprint 'REPUBLICA' across the portrait.

This stamp, issued in 1912, reflects the transition from the Portuguese Monarchy to the First Portuguese Republic in 1910. The 'REPUBLICA' overprint on existing monarchical stamps asserted the new republican government's authority in its colonies.

Printing Method

Engraved

Themes

royalty heads-of-state overprint political-change portrait key-type

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$300

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$180

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$100

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$50

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$20

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