uncommonpre-1900

Emperor Pedro II 'Public Instruction' Issue

Name: Emperor Pedro II 'Public Instruction' Issue
Brand: Brazil

Brazil · 1890 · 2000 Réis

The stamp features a profile portrait of Emperor Pedro II facing left, with 'BRASIL' at the top and 'CORREIO' below it. The denomination '2000 RÉIS' is prominently displayed at the bottom.

This stamp is part of the 'Instrução Pública' (Public Instruction) series, issued during the final years of the Brazilian Empire under Emperor Pedro II. It reflects the government's emphasis on education and its role in national development before the proclamation of the Republic.

Printing Method

Engraved

Themes

royalty heads-of-state portraits education

Catalog Numbers

sg135

scott101

michel101

Image: <a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://www.flickr.com/people/35902845@N08">Mark Morgan</a> from Port of Spain, Trinidad · License: Public domain

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$100

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$70

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$40

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$20

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$10

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