Portugal stamps year 1945 President Antonio Oscar de Fragoso Carmona Complete set MNH
The Portugal 1945 “President António Óscar de Fragoso Carmona” issue is a definitive-style set released to honor the long-serving President.
🇵🇹 Portugal 1945 President Carmona Set
| Feature | Details |
| Full Set Name | President António Óscar de Fragoso Carmona (1869–1951) |
| Year of Issue | 1945 (November 12) |
| Number of Stamps | The main set consists of 8 different stamps. |
| Denominations | Values ranged from the low 0.10 Escudo (E$) to 3.50 Escudos (E$). |
| Scott Catalog # | The complete set is listed as Scott #650–657. |
| Design | The stamps feature a solemn portrait of President Carmona, often depicted in his military Marshal’s uniform, set against different colored backgrounds for each denomination. |
| Souvenir Sheet | A Souvenir Sheet (Scott #657a) was also issued containing four of the stamps from the set, which is generally more valuable than the individual stamps. |
Historical Context
- António Óscar de Fragoso Carmona served as the 11th President of Portugal from 1926 until his death in 1951.
- He was instrumental in the military coup of 1926 and was a key figure in establishing the Estado Novo (New State), the authoritarian regime led by Prime Minister António de Oliveira Salazar.
- The stamps were issued during World War II’s final year and reflect the regime’s efforts to project stability and authority through the person of its long-serving military head of state.
The individual stamps in the set are common and hold a modest collector value, while the Souvenir Sheet is more highly valued, especially in Mint Never Hinged (MNH) condition.
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