Timor

Under construction
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 * In 1885, Macao imperial crown stamps were overprinted TIMOR. These were reprinted and have been forged.
 * In 1887, embossed designs featuring Luiz were issued, perf 12½, and inscribed CORREIOS DE TIMOR. Several values were reprinted in clean-cut perf 13½.
 * In 1892 a 30r on 300r surcharge on a Macao Luiz stamp was issued.
 * In 1894, the first Carlos portrait design was issued (oval frame).
 * In 1895, old Luiz stamps were surcharged in new values in roman letters and Chinese with a diagonal PROVISORIO.
 * In 1898, the Vasco da Gama omnibus set was issued for Timor.
 * In 1898-1903, the second Carlos design was issued (circular frame).
 * In 1899, two values of the previous issue were surcharged with PROVISORIO horizontally.


 * In 1902, Luiz and first Carlos stamps were surcharged in fancy characters and new values. The contemporary newspaper stamp was also surcharged as a postage stamp.
 * In 1902, two second Carlos designs were overprinted "Provisorio" in fancy lettering.
 * In 1905, a 10a surcharge on 12a second Carlos stamp was issued.
 * In 1911, a large group of second Carlos values were overprinted "REPUBLICA" diagonally reading up.
 * In 1913, a "REPUBLICA" diagonal overprint in fancy lettering reading up was issued on previously surcharged stamps and the then-current 3a value.
 * Also in 1913, a "REPUBLICA" overprint in small fancy letters reading down was issued, struck on various older surcharges and the then-current 5a value.
 * That overprint was also struck on several then-current definitives.
 * The old Vasco da Gama series was overprinted or surcharged "REPUBLICA" horizontally in a different font/style.




 * In 1914, the Ceres keytype was issued for Timor on chalky paper, perf 15x14.
 * A 1a value was issued on regular paper in 1920.
 * In 1922-26, a series was issued perf 12x11½, all on ordinary paper except with the 5 pataca value on glazed paper.
 * In 1915, various surcharged stamps and a Carlos 3a stamp were overprinted "REPUBLICA" diagonally reading up. Because, why not?
 * In 1920, the 5a on 50r surcharge was re-surcharged ½a with bars and "P. P. n.o 68 / 19 -3 - 1920" to create one of the ugliest stamps of all time.
 * In 1932, two Ceres values were surcharged with new values.
 * In 1935, the small "Portugal" allegory keytype was issued.
 * In 1938, the Imperial omnibus series including airmails was issued.




 * In 1946, various Imperial issue values of Mozambique were surcharged "TIMOR" with new values. This included airmails.
 * In 1947, a number of Imperial issue values were overprinted LIBERTAÇÃO. This also included airmails.
 * In 1948, a series depicting local people was released, and now inscribed "TIMOR PORTUGUES".
 * Later in 1948, the Our Lady of Fatima omnibus stamp was issued, continuing the string of colonial omnibus issues to follow.
 * In 1956, the island design series was released.
 * These were surcharged with new values in 1960.
 * In 1961, a pictorial definitive series was issued, depicting arts and crafts.
 * In 1976, Indonesia seized Timor. War and insurgency lasted until October 1999 when the United Nations took over administration, with the resulting independent country becoming East Timor (Timor-Leste).

