Portugal 1855 King Pedro V 100r Pair – Cut-to-Shape MH & Used Example

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Item Specifics

Country

Portugal

Condition

Used

Stamp Format

Pair

Year of Issue

1855

Item Description

Key Features:

Genuine 1855 Portugal stamps from the King Pedro V "Straight Hair" issue

Denomination: 100 réis in distinctive violet-lilac shade

Pair includes one mint hinged (MH) and one used with dotted grid cancel

Embossed portrait on typographic printing, classic cut-to-shape style

Attractive color still visible, especially on the mint copy

Ideal for study or as gap-fillers in early Portugal collections

Historical Context:
The 1855 Pedro V issue marked the development of Portugal’s early classic philately. Featuring the young monarch in profile with straight hair, this 100 réis value was among the highest denominations in the set. These stamps were manually cut-to-shape by postal clerks or collectors, a common practice at the time, and printed with strong embossed impressions that remain a hallmark of this series.

Condition:
Both stamps are cut-to-shape. The mint hinged (MH) stamp shows strong embossing, but has hinge remnants, visible creasing, and rough edges. The used example bears a full dotted cancel, but suffers from facial abrasions, paper thinning, and surface wear, especially on the right side. Back scans reveal additional paper fragility and hinge marks. These are classic stamps with significant age-related wear — offered here strictly as space-fillers or for reference/study.

Collector's Note:
Despite flaws, this pair offers an accessible opportunity to study the high-value denomination of the Pedro V series. Scarcer in mint condition, this 100 réis is valuable for those assembling type sets or exploring typographic variants and cancel styles.

Shipping & Handling:
Ships securely in a protective sleeve via international registered airmail. We combine shipping on multiple orders. Items will be declared as "Documents - No Commercial Value" unless otherwise requested.

Seller Information

Seller

AdrianoCaulliraux (83)

Registered Since

11/18/2021

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Store

Legacy Collectibles

Item Location

RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil

Ships To

Worldwide

Returns Accepted

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