This $05 Cape Verde stamp features a reproduction of an anonymous 15th-century Portuguese nautical chart, dated around 1471. The chart illustrates the Cape Verde Islands as they appeared in early Atlantic exploration, complete with colorful island markings and compass lines symbolizing maritime navigation. Issued by Correios de Cabo Verde and printed by Litografia Nacional – Porto, the design pays tribute to the Age of Discovery and the pioneering cartography that guided explorers westward. A fine thematic piece for collectors of maps, navigation, and colonial exploration issues.