International Postage Meter Stamp Catalog/Portuguese India (Goa)

=Portuguese India (Goa)=


 * 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