Edifil 67
Edifil 67
Edifil 68
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Edifil 67 and 68 Specimen Wrappers
Ultramar Handstamped Indicia
These handstamps were applied by Portuguese postal officials to U.P.U. specimens
to prevent subsequent use in the country of origin
Cinderella item - The APS has refused to expertize this wrapper
| Technical Details / Detalles Técnicos | |
| Issue Date / Fecha de Emisión | August 1899 / Agosto 1899 |
| Watermark / Filigrana | See above / Ver arriba |
| Printing / Impresión |
In relief / En relieve Plimpton & Morgan Co., Hartford, CT, USA |
| Design / Diseño |
U.S. Bureau of Printing and Engraving Washington, D.C. |
| Size / Tamaño | 140 x 265 mm |
| Denomination / Denominación | 1 & 2 centavos |
| Edifil # | H&G # |
Effigy / Paper Color Efigie / Papel |
Description / Descripción | Quantity Produced / Series Completas |
| 67 | 1 |
green on buff verde s. anteado |
140 x 265 mm. Laid Paper // Papel Vergueteado |
100,000 total (1c. + 2c.) |
| 68 | 2 |
carmine on buff carmin s. anteado |
140 x 265 mm.
Laid Paper // Papel Vergueteado |
100,000 total (1c. + 2c.) |