Brazil 1942 400 Réis Postage Due

Brazil · 1942 · 400 Réis

This is a postage due stamp from Brazil, issued in 1942. The design is utilitarian, featuring the large numeral '400' to indicate the amount due, enclosed within an ornate, symmetrical frame. The denomination '400 RÉIS' and the country name 'BRASIL CORREIO' are inscribed, with 'TAXA DEVIDA' (Tax Due) at the bottom, clarifying its purpose.

Issued during World War II, this stamp served the practical function of collecting insufficient postage from mail recipients. Its simple, functional design was typical for postage due stamps of the era, prioritizing clarity over elaborate illustration.