Brazil 1970 Postage Due Stamp

Brazil · 1970 · 10c

This is a postage due stamp from Brazil, part of a series issued in 1970. The design is purely functional, featuring a large numeral '10' indicating the centavos due, surrounded by an ornamental frame. The text 'TAXA DEVIDA' at the top translates to 'Tax Due', clearly stating its purpose.

Issued during the Brazilian military government period, these utilitarian stamps were used to collect insufficient postage from the recipient of a letter. Their simple, clear design reflects their practical function within the postal system.