Portugal year 1949 full stamps set / Ships Unused MNH
The stamps you are referring to are the 1949 Ship (Caravel) Definitive Stamps, issued by Portugal. These stamps are part of a long-running series featuring Portuguese maritime vessels, reflecting the country’s Age of Discovery history.
🇵🇹 Portugal 1949 Ships / Caravels Set Details
The 1949 issue was an update to the design that initially appeared in 1943, featuring new denominations and colors.
| Feature | Details |
| Year of Issue | 1949 |
| Theme | Caravels / Ships (Navios). The stamps depict different types of traditional Portuguese sailing ships (Caravelas). |
| Number of Stamps | The main definitive set consists of 7 different stamps. |
| Denominations | The set ranges from 0.15 Escudo (E$) to 3.50 Escudos (E$). |
| Scott Catalog # | The set is listed as Scott #694–700. |
| Condition | “Unused” typically means Mint (unused with original gum). If they have never been hinged, they are MNH (Mint Never Hinged), which is the most valuable condition. |
The most notable stamps in this larger “Caravel” series are those with higher denominations or special characteristics. While the 1949 set itself is not exceedingly rare, the maritime theme makes it perpetually popular.
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