Mozambique

''Mozambique Company was a sepearate stamp issuing entity. See that article for its issues.''

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Mozambique is a country in East Africa on the Indian Ocean. It was colonized by Portugal in the early 1500s.


 * In 1877-85, Mozambique's first stamps were issued, the imperial crown keytypes. These were inscribed MOÇAMBIQUE. Reprints exist. Forgeries are fairly common.
 * In 1886, stamps with the embossed portrait of Luiz I were issued, perf 12½ and perf 13½. Reprints exist.
 * In 1893, 5r on 40r surcharges were issued in 3 types.
 * In 1894, the first Carlos portrait design (with oval frame) was issued. Several values have been reprinted.
 * In 1895, Luiz stamps were diagonally overprinted 1195 / CENTENARIO ANTONIO / 1895.
 * In 1897 and 1898, surcharges on older issues were released.
 * In 1898-1903, the second Carlos portrait design (with circular frame) was issued.
 * In 1902, surcharges in fancy lettering on both Carlos issues and the newspaper stamp were issued.



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