Brazil 1960 'Quatro Séculos de Bahia' (Four Centuries of Bahia)

Brazil · 1960 · 3,30 Cr$

This stamp commemorates the 400th anniversary of the elevation of Bahia to an archdiocese. The design features a stylized representation of the Cross of the First Mass in Brazil against a backdrop of modern architectural elements, symbolizing the blend of history and progress in the city of Salvador, Bahia.

Issued in 1960, this stamp reflects Brazil's period of rapid modernization and cultural pride, celebrating a key milestone in the religious and colonial history of one of its most important cities.