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30r Bull's Eye

Name: 30r Bull's Eye
Brand: Brazil

Brazil · 1843 · 30r

Brazil's 30 réis Bull's Eye — the world's second postage stamp, after the Penny Black.

Brazil's Bull's Eye stamps, issued August 1, 1843, were only the second adhesive postage stamps in the world, three years after the Penny Black. The distinctive oval design gave them their nickname.

Printing Method

Engraved

Themes

postal-history

Catalog Numbers

scott1

michel1

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$273,000

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$163,800

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$91,000

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$45,500

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$18,200

Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.