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José Bonifácio Portrait
uncommonpre-1900

José Bonifácio Portrait

Brazil · 1890 · 20 Réis

A blue stamp depicting a portrait of José Bonifácio de Andrada e Silva, a prominent figure in Brazilian history, with 'BRASIL' at the top and '20 RÉIS' at the bottom.

Issued in 1890, this stamp is part of the first definitive series of the newly established First Brazilian Republic, honoring José Bonifácio, the 'Patriarch of Independence'.

Printing Method

Typography

Catalog Numbers

sg114
scott98
michel98

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

Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$300
Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$180
Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$100
Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$50
Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$20

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