International Postage Meter Stamp Catalog/Portuguese India (Goa)
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Portuguese India (Goa)
[edit | edit source]- The earliest meter stamp seen is from 1959.
- Meter stamps were used for only a short period of time until the colony was returned to India in 1962.
- The stamps are inscribed “CORREIOS DO ESTADO DA INDIA”.
- Although properly postally used examples of these stamps must exist, we have never seen one. The illustrations are from proofs.

1. Francotyp “Cc” (MV), 1959. [Extremely rare]
- Circular frank with inscription around the circumference.
- A. Wide spacing between TM and frank. M# "L-010", "MORMUGÃO" at bottom of TM
- B. Medium spacing between TM and frank. M# "I-001", "GOA" at bottom of TM
- TM: DC with "C.T.T." at top
- V/F: 00$00

2. Postalia “D3” (MV). [Extremely rare]
- As Type 1 but with "II -" and solid block at bottom.
- Value figures are narrow.
- TM: DC with "C.T.T." at top, "GOA" at bottom
- V/F: 00$00