Brazil Emperor Dom Pedro II "Dom Pedro" Issue

Brazil · 1866 · 200 réis

This definitive stamp features a left-facing portrait of Emperor Dom Pedro II of Brazil. The design is an oval vignette with the country name 'BRAZIL' at the top and the denomination '200 REIS' at the bottom, framed by ornate scrollwork. This issue is part of the long-running 'Dom Pedro' series, which saw many variations in design, color, and perforation over several decades.

Issued during the reign of Dom Pedro II, the second and last monarch of the Empire of Brazil, this stamp reflects a period of significant social and economic change in the country. The 'Dom Pedro' issues were the workhorses of the Brazilian postal system for much of the late 19th century.