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Brazil 1948 Centenary of the First Postage Stamps of Brazil

Name: Brazil 1948 Centenary of the First Postage Stamps of Brazil
Brand: Brazil

Brazil · 1948 · 5 Cr$

This stamp commemorates the centenary of the first postage stamps issued in Brazil. The design features a 'stamp-on-stamp' motif, showcasing the famous 1843 'Bull's Eye' (Olho de Boi) stamps, which were the first stamps issued in the Americas and the second in the world after Great Britain's Penny Black. The denomination is 5 Cruzeiros.

Issued in 1948, this stamp celebrates a major milestone in Brazilian and world postal history. The original 'Bull's Eye' stamps are iconic and highly sought after by philatelists, representing Brazil's pioneering role in postal services.

Printing Method

Photogravure

Themes

stamps-on-stamps philately anniversary bulls-eye

Catalog Numbers

sg774

scott674

michel732

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$0.5

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.25

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