Portugal, or Portugal-Azores?

[youpiao]

This stamp appears to be from Portugal. And Stampworld.com lists it under Portugal. However, Colnect lists it under Azores. Colnect's country code for the Michel Katalog number is PT-AZ. And, lastly, the UPU shows it in their WADP catalogue as Azores (but, what do they know?).

So, be aware, when sifting through your kiloware mixtures, and you're reduced to scratching your head and wondering why your Portuguese stamp is not listed, that not all Azores stamps are inscribed as such.

[khj]

Love the stylized perforations!

[khj]

While the stamp commemorates a location in the Azores, the stamp itself should be a Portuguese national issue. I believe Michel lists it under Portugal.

For some interesting background/info: Peter Café Sport

[coastwatcher]

youpiao, I really like that stamp and, now that I’ve seen it, will have to get one. Does anyone else see stamps pictured on forums, blogs, etc. and like them so much that you go out and get them, whether they fit with your collection or not? I seem to do it on a regular basis and end up with a lot of oddball stamps that really don’t fit with the rest of my collection. I don’t care, though, because I like them and that’s what counts! 

[coastwatcher]

Now on their way from Portugal, the complete set of Peter Café Sport stamps, Michel #s 4391-4394, minus the souvenir sheet, Michel #BL432. Perhaps I’ll get it later.

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