1898 PORTUGUESE COLONIAL RECEIVING AUTHORITY ARCHIVE SPECIMEN : 1898-1908 Arms 2½d dull blue (SG 80). An UM full OG example perforated SPECIMEN in the usual manner then strongly handstamped "ULTRAMAR" in blue (by the Portuguese authorities prior to distribution to their overseas colonies as specimens). Toning on some perf tips. Scarce, interesting. See additional image below.
