Brazil 1843 'Bull's Eye' 30 Réis Black

Name: Brazil 1843 'Bull's Eye' 30 Réis Black
Brand: Brazil

Brazil · 1843 · 30 Réis

This stamp, known as the 'Olho de Boi' or 'Bull's Eye', is the first postage stamp issued by Brazil and the second in the world, following Great Britain's Penny Black. The design features a large numeral '30' within an ornate, oval guilloché pattern, without the monarch's portrait or country name, a common feature of early stamps.

Issued under Emperor Dom Pedro II, this series made Brazil the second country in the world to adopt prepaid postage stamps for nationwide use. The design was intentionally abstract to avoid depicting a political figure.

Printing Method

Engraved

Themes

classic-philately numeral bulls-eye

Catalog Numbers

sg1

scott1

michel1

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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

$800

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$450

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$200

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