Macao – Scott # 384, hinged

Description

Issued in 1956, Macao Scott #384 is a pictorial definitive stamp depicting a stylized map of the Macao territory, including the islands of Taipa and Coloane. Produced under Portuguese administration, the issue emphasizes Macao’s geographic identity and maritime setting along the coast of southern China.

The design presents the territory in simplified cartographic form, with labeled place names such as Ilha da Taipa and Ilha de Coloane, alongside a compass rose and coastal orientation markers. Rendered in soft pastel tones with clean line work, the stamp reflects a mid-20th-century modernist approach to map-based stamp design, prioritizing clarity and informational value.

Inscribed “REPÚBLICA PORTUGUESA” at the top and “MACAU” at the bottom, the stamp reinforces Portuguese sovereignty while visually situating the colony within its regional context. The 3 avos denomination places the issue among lower-value definitives intended for everyday postal use.

This example is offered unused, hinged, with original gum present and a hinge mark on the reverse. The stamp retains fresh color, sharp printing, and intact perforations.

Country: Macao
Year of Issue: 1956
Scott Number: 384
Denomination: 3 avos
Condition: Unused, Hinged