Lourenço Marques 1915 Republic Overprint on King Carlos I
Portuguese Mozambique · 1915 · 130 Reis
The stamp features a left-facing portrait of King Carlos I of Portugal within a circular frame. It bears a black '130 Reis' overprint and a diagonal red 'REPUBLICA' overprint.
This stamp reflects the political transition in Portugal from monarchy to republic, with a republican overprint applied to an earlier monarchical issue for use in the colony of Lourenço Marques.
Printing Method
Engraved
Catalog Numbers
Image: "Administração-General dos Correios, Telégrafos e Telefones" (CTT) as autonomous service of the Department of Posts, Telegraphs and Lighthouses of the government of the Republic of Portugal · License: Public domain
Estimated Values by Condition
Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults
Well centered, fresh colors
Nicely centered, minor flaws
Average centering, acceptable
Off-center or visible wear
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