King Luis I 

King Luis I
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King Luis I

Catalogue information

LastDodo number
2773677
Area
Stamps
Title
King Luis I
Face value
40
Country / area
Lourenço Marques
Year
1895
Month
07
Day
01
Issue group
1895 Luis I of Portugal [with overprint]
Order Number in Issue
5
Basic colour
Black, Brown
Exact colour
Black, Chocolate brown
Usage
Postage
Type
Stamp
Theme / topic
Anniversary, Heads of State, Kings, Saints
Geographical theme
Persons theme
Anthony of Padua (1195-1231), Luis I of Portugal (1838-1889)
Item subject
Michel number
18
Yvert number
18
Scott number
17
Stanley Gibbons number
23
Mundifil number
18
Designer/Engraver
Campos, Frederico Augusto de (1814-1895)
Printing office
Casa da Moeda - Portugal (1852-1972)
Perforation
Comb perforation 12½
Watermark
Without watermark
Luminescence
None
Printing technique
Combination typography and embossing
Paper
Coated paper (Chalky, Enamel, Gloss)
Gum
Water-activated gum (Lick & Stick, Wet adhesive)
Print run
Dimensions / diameter
24 x 28 mm
Details

Issued for the 700th birthday of Saint Anthony of Padua. Imprint: "L. Marques - centenario de S. Antonio - MDCCCXCV"

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