Portugal Colonies postage stamps year 1966 REVOLUTION

Portugal Colonies postage stamps year 1966 REVOLUTION Unused MNH

in 1966 Portugal (and its colonies) issued a commemorative set of postage stamps marking the 40th Anniversary of the National Revolution (Revolução Nacional). These are often collected under the Portugal & Colonies category because they were valid for use across Portuguese territories at the time and are listed together as part of that broader issue.

📮 Portugal & Colonies — 1966 “Revolução Nacional / National Revolution” Stamp Set

Theme:

• 40th Anniversary of the Revolução Nacional (National Revolution) — celebrating the establishment of the Estado Novo regime in Portugal in 1926 (a corporatist authoritarian regime that remained until 1974).

Year of Issue:

• 1966

Context of the Issue:

• These stamps were issued during the mid-20th century when Portugal still maintained overseas colonies (e.g., Angola, Mozambique, Guinea-Bissau, Cape Verde, São Tomé & Príncipe, Macau, Portuguese Timor, etc.). Many stamp listings today group these under Portugal & Colonies.
• The Revolução Nacional referenced on the stamps commemorates the adoption of the Estado Novo political framework following the military revolution of 1926, rather than the later 1974 Carnation Revolution.

Typical Set Details:

• Three stamps issued for this theme (with different denominations).
  • Common catalog numbers include Michel 1003–1005 for the National Revolution set.
• These stamps were produced in multicolour and are collectible both in MNH (Mint Never Hinged) and used condition.