The Republic of Cape Verde is a group of islands situated off the north west coast of Africa, to the west of Senegal and Mauritania.  The capital city is Praia.  Since 2013, the country decided that the name Republic of Cabo Verde is to be used and not translated into any other language.  The islands were first discovered by the Portuguese in the 15^th century.  In 1951, they were incorporated as an overseas department of Portugal, but independence was peacefully achieved in 1975.  

The first stamps were issued by Cape Verde in 1877.  Stamps of Cape Verde were used from 1877 until 1881 in Portuguese Guinea.  Since 1975 the Republic of Cape Verde has issued its own stamps.  

1938

“Ceres” Series (Inscribed CABO VERDE)

SG # 219

Unused (Hinged)

 

 

 

 

SG # 220

Unused (Hinged)

 

 

 

 

SG # 221

Unused (Hinged)

 

 

 

 

1938

Various Frames Series

SG # 292

Used (Hinged)

 

 

 

 

1952

Portuguese Navigators Series

SG # 346

Unused (Hinged)

 

 

1980

Olympic Games Series (Moscow)

SG # 476

Used (Hinged)

 

 

 

 

1981

Telecommunications Series

SG # 509

Used

 

 

 

 

1982

World Cup Football Championship Series (Spain)

SG # 528

Used (Hinged)

 

 

 

 

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