Portugal 1981 Variable Value Stamp
Portugal · 1981 · 8.50 escudos
The stamp features a stylized 'P' for Portugal and 'CTT' (Correios, Telégrafos e Telefones) logo, with the denomination '008.5 ESCUDOS' printed digitally.
This stamp marks Portugal's introduction of its first variable value stamp, representing a modernization of postal services and a shift towards automated postage in the early 1980s.
Printing Method
Digital
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
Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.
