Brazil Bull's Eye

Name: Brazil Bull's Eye
Brand: Brazil

Brazil · 1843 · 60 Réis

This stamp, part of the 'Bull's Eye' series, features a large numeral '60' within an ornate, oval frame. The design is notable for its simplicity and lack of the monarch's portrait, a common feature at the time. The intricate background engraving was intended to prevent forgery.

The Bull's Eye series were the first postage stamps issued in Brazil and the second in the world, following Great Britain's Penny Black. Their issuance marked a significant step in postal reform in the Americas.

Printing Method

Engraved

Themes

numeral classic-stamp

Catalog Numbers

sg3

scott2

michel2

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$1,500

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$1,200

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$900

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$600

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$300

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