Ruy Barbosa, Statesman and Jurist
Brazil · 1948 · 40c
This stamp features a portrait of Ruy Barbosa de Oliveira (1849-1923), a prominent Brazilian writer, jurist, diplomat, and politician. The design is a simple yet dignified portrait, highlighting his intellectual and statesmanlike presence, with his name and the country's name inscribed.
Issued in 1948, this stamp honors Barbosa on the 25th anniversary of his death, celebrating his immense contributions to Brazilian law, politics, and the establishment of the First Brazilian Republic.
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Photogravure
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