Portugal 1876-1888 Newspaper stamps

From Stamps of the World

Description

  • Issue Dates : 1876 - 1888
  • Designed by : Fr. A. de Campos (2 R), Azedo Gneco (2,5 R)
  • Printed by : Mint, Lisbon
  • Print Process : Typo
  • Perforations : 12² or 13² or 11²
  • Catalogue N°s: SG(1955) N1-N12, Yvert 50, 50A, 55, Michel 46, 59, 65

The paper is normal or chalked (some values). Olive shades. Note that the black 2R does not label JORNAES. Beware of reprints in 1885 and 1905.

Used stamps

2² R 1876 olive, used in 1883, perf13², Mi46C
2 R 1884 black Mi59
2² R yellow-olive 1887, chalked Mi65yb
2² R olive 1894, thin paper Mi65zd