Issue: Portugal (Africa) Vasco da Gama 1498 1898 Green Stamp
Type: Stamp
Number of Stamps: 1
Denominations: 2½ reis,
Issue Date: 1498 – 1898
Issued By: Portugal POST
Four Centuries of Ocean Voyage:
The Portugal green stamp issued in 1898 commemorates the 400th anniversary of Vasco da Gama groundbreaking voyage to India in 1498. This historic journey connected Europe with Asia through the sea for the first time and helped shape the course of global trade. The stamp is part of a wide colonial series celebrating Portuguese exploration across the empire. Printed in vivid green it carries the bold dates 1498 and 1898 which mark the exact span of the tribute. Issued in territories such as Mozambique and Nyassa this stamp reflects the pride and reach of Portugal maritime legacy. It is both a historical icon and a fine collectible piece of imperial heritage.
Portrait of Power and Purpose:
The stamp features a regal image of Green Stamp Vasco da Gama in profile representing strength courage and leadership. He is shown in a decorated frame that adds a classic sense of formality and distinction. The engraving is detailed and elegant with a sense of motion and authority in the expression of the explorer. Beneath the portrait are inscriptions of the event and its significance to Portuguese history. The rich green color is not only eye catching but symbolically reflects growth travel and vitality. Stamps in this series were produced using fine printing techniques making them highly valued by collectors worldwide. The issue also reinforces colonial connections with Africa where Portuguese presence had been deeply established by the late nineteenth century.
A Stamp That Tells a Journey:
Beyond postal value this stamp carries the story of one of history greatest navigators and a moment that changed global geography. Vasco da Gama voyage remains one of the most celebrated maritime achievements of the Age of Discovery. The 1898 stamp is a tribute to that bold spirit of exploration and its lasting influence on world trade and cultural exchange. this green commemorative stamp offers a small but powerful window into the era of ships maps empires and courage that shaped modern history.
