International Postage Meter Stamp Catalog/Cape Verde

=Cape Verde=

The earliest meter stamp seen is from 1973. All stamps include “CABO VERDE” in the frank.

GROUP A: Commercial stamps


'''A1. Pitney Bowes-GB “5000” ''' (MV). [$10]
 * Frank inscribed “CORREOS DE” in arc above straight “CABO VERDE” at top.
 * A cross of five small outline shields is between the TM and frank.
 * “ESC” and “CTVS” are vertical at the sides of the value figures.
 * M# at lower right with “P.B.” prefix at bottom between the TM and frank.
 * TM: DC
 * V/F: MeterCat 5 spaces.jpg MeterCat triad.jpg.o0



'''A2. Pitney Bowes-GB “5000” ''' (MV). [$15]
 * Similar to Type 1 but with a solid star replacing the cross of shields. "CABO VERDE" is curved.
 * With “ESC.CV” and “CTVS” vertical at sides of the value figures.
 * With solid blocks in place of M# and prefix.
 * TM: DC
 * V/F: MeterCat 5 spaces.jpg MeterCat triad.jpg.o0

'''A3. Pitney Bowes "5000"''' (MV). [$10]
 * As Type A2 but with Roman numeral “XIV” at bottom between TM and frank
 * and with meter number in lower right corner.
 * A. Without denomination indicator
 * B. With "ESC" vertical left of value figures
 * TM: DC
 * V/F: MeterCat 5 spaces.jpg MeterCat triad.jpg MeterCat 5 spaces.jpg MeterCat triad.jpg.00



'''A4. Secap''' (MV). [$20]
 * Small upright frank with single simulated-perforation outer border line open in centers of the sides.
 * “REPUBLICA/ DE CABO VERDE” at top.
 * M# with “N” prefix at bottom left.
 * Hour figure outside TM at left.
 * TM: SC
 * MeterCat 5 spaces.jpg/F: MeterCat 5 spaces.jpg



'''A5. Hasler “Mailmaster” ''' (MV). [$5]
 * Frank is horizontal rectangle with single straight-line border.
 * Inscribed “H MeterCat straight triad.jpg CORREIOS DE” at top and M# “ MeterCat straight triad.jpg CABO VERDE” at bottom.
 * TM: DC
 * V/F: MeterCat 5 spaces.jpg.0



'''A6. Satas '''? (MV).
 * Small upright frank as Type A4 with single simulated-perforation outer border but complete at the sides.
 * Inscribed "Republica / de / Cabo Verde" at top and "Correios" at bottom.
 * Without meter number.
 * TM: BIC
 * V/F: MeterCat 5 spaces.jpg

GROUP PO: Stamps generated by Post Office machines
Group PO impressions are printed on self-adhesive labels which are then attached to the mail item. A number of official labels have been used, as listed below.


 * Cape Verde Label A.jpg
 * Label A
 * Six circled "X" logos in red.


 * Cape Verde Label B.jpg
 * Label B
 * Single "X" logo with "CORREOIS DE" / "CABO VERDE" below.


 * Cape Verde Label C.jpg
 * Label C
 * Single "X" logo with "CORREOIS" / "DE CABO VERDE" / "POR SI VAMOS LONGE" to the right.


 * PO1. Unidentified (digital).
 * Used with labels "A" and "B".
 * "Correio Internac" at top left with PO name below. Value figures at top right.
 * At bottom: stamp identification number at left, machine identification number at center, date at right.
 * V/F: MeterCat 5 spaces.jpg(0000)0$


 * Cape Verde Type PO2.jpg
 * PO2. Unidentified (digital).
 * Used with labels "B" and "C".
 * "Correio Internac" at top left with service type below.
 * 2D barcode with identification number at bottom.
 * A. Machine identification number at top centre, post office name (or code) below, with date on the third line.
 * B. As "A", but third line contains date and time.
 * V/F: MeterCat 5 spaces.jpg(0000)0$