af Vagn Juhl-Larsen | okt 31, 2023 | Stamp of the day
In 1856 two more stamps were issued which showed a portrait of King Pedro V (1853-1861). They had denominations of 5 and 25 Reis. Today’s stamp is the 5 Reis issue. It appears to be similar to the stamp shown yesterday. But notice that the king’s hair on...
af Vagn Juhl-Larsen | okt 29, 2023 | Stamp of the day
In 1855, a new series of stamps was issued with denominations of 5, 25, 50 and 100 Reis. The stamps show a portrait of the new king Pedro V (1853-1861). Today’s stamp is the 5 Reis issue, which has a CV of no less than €12,000 for a mint copy.
af Vagn Juhl-Larsen | okt 28, 2023 | Stamp of the day
Portugal’s postal history is a fascinating journey that dates back to the 16th century. The country’s first postal system was established in 1520, under the reign of King Manuel I. However, it wasn’t until the 18th century that a more organized...
af Vagn Juhl-Larsen | okt 27, 2023 | Stamp of the day
In 1908, a series of 18 stamps was issued on the occasion of the 60th anniversary of the reign of Emperor Franz Josef. It was the first time in Austria’s history that persens other than Franz Joseph were depicted on Austrian stamps. Today’s stamp shows...
af Vagn Juhl-Larsen | okt 26, 2023 | Stamp of the day
CLASSIC STAMPS: Austria In 1890 yet another series of stamps depicting emperor Franz Joseph of Austria and king of Hungary was issued. Todays stamp is the very common 5 Kreuzer value. But please enjoy the very beautiful bulls eye cancel.
