Portugal 1952 Architecture Set – Ministry of Public Work MI 784/787 MNH**
That is a specific commemorative set from Portugal focusing on public infrastructure!
The stamps you are referring to were issued in 1952 to commemorate the Centenary (100th Anniversary) of the Ministry of Public Works (Ministério das Obras Públicas).
The full set consists of four different stamps, each illustrating major architectural or engineering achievements in Portugal.
🇵🇹 Portugal 1952 Ministry of Public Works Set
| Denomination | Scott # (Approximate) | Design / Featured Architecture |
| 1$00 (1 Escudo) | Scott #757 (Approx.) | Bridges or Public Works Administration Building |
| 1$40 (1.40 Escudos) | Scott #758 (Approx.) | Irrigation, Dams, or Ports |
| 1$75 (1.75 Escudos) | Scott #759 (Approx.) | Roads (likely a major highway) |
| 3$50 (3.50 Escudos) | Scott #760 (Approx.) | A Major Public Building (often the Ministry itself) |
- Catalog Numbers (Scott): The set is generally listed as Scott #757-760 (some catalogs may list the values slightly differently, such as #757-760 or #756-759).
- Michel Catalog #: The set is typically listed as Michel #784-787.
- Date of Issue: 1952
- Theme: Architecture, Engineering, and Public Works.
These stamps are popular with topical collectors interested in Architecture, Engineering, and Transportation. The value for a complete Mint Never Hinged (MNH) set is typically modest, as they were mass-produced commemoratives.
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