Issued in 1950 under Portuguese India, this Colonial Empire series stamp presents an evocative design portraying Infante Dom Henrique (Prince Henry the Navigator), one of the most significant figures in the Age of Discoveries. Originally printed by Bradbury, Wilkinson & Co. Ltd. in blue intaglio with black typographic elements, this issue was later surcharged in red with the value "3 réis" as part of a provisional usage necessitated by changing postal tariffs. Measuring 27 x 36.5 mm and perforated 13½ x 13, the stamp was produced in an edition of 500,000 examples. Catalogued as Michel PT-IN 459, Yvert et Tellier 432, Stanley Gibbons 585, and Afinsa 402, it remains a highly collectible issue for specialists of colonial postal history. The subject matter connects deeply with the Portuguese maritime legacy, recalling expeditions that shaped global trade routes and European expansion. Condition: Used, fine with clear overprint and light cancellation.