Portugal stamps year 1982 FDC Birds of the Tagus Estuary FDC
The 1982 Birds of the Tagus Estuary set is a popular issue that commemorates the importance of the Reserva Natural do Estuário do Tejo (Tagus Estuary Nature Reserve), one of Europe’s most significant wetlands for migratory birds.
Here are the details on the set and the First Day Cover (FDC) you requested.
🇵🇹 Portugal 1982 – Birds of the Tagus Estuary
The issue was released on June 11, 1982, in conjunction with the Philexfrance ’82 International Philatelic Exhibition.
I. Stamp Details
The set consists of four definitive stamps, each featuring a different bird species native to the Tagus Estuary.
| Denomination | Featured Bird (English Name) | Scientific Name | Catalogue Numbers |
| 10.00 Escudos | Dunlin | Calidris alpina | Scott: 1542, Michel: 1569 |
| 19.00 Escudos | Red-crested Pochard | Netta rufina | Scott: 1543, Michel: 1570 |
| 27.00 Escudos | Greater Flamingo | Phoenicopterus roseus | Scott: 1544, Michel: 1571 |
| 33.50 Escudos | Black-winged Stilt | Himantopus himantopus | Scott: 1545, Michel: 1572 |
Key Feature: The Tagus Estuary is famous for hosting large numbers of these migratory birds, especially the Greater Flamingo and waders like the Black-winged Stilt and Dunlin, making it an internationally recognized Special Protection Area (SPA).
II. First Day Cover (FDC) Value
The First Day Cover (FDC) for this set is an envelope bearing all four stamps, canceled with the special “First Day of Issue” postmark, usually reading LISBOA – 11.JUN.1982.
- Estimated Retail Value for the FDC (Complete Set):
- $4.00 – $10.00 USD / £3.50 – £8.00 GBP
Note on FDC Value:
FDCs from this era of Portuguese philately are quite common. The value is relatively low and mainly driven by the quality of the cover (cleanliness, neatness of the postmark, and condition of the envelope). As a collector’s item, it is prized more for its attractive topical design than its monetary value.
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