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uncommon1900-1945
Brazil 700 Reis Allegory of the Republic
Brazil · 1906 · 700 Reis
The stamp features a profile portrait of a woman, an allegorical figure of the Republic, facing left, with 'BRASIL' above and '700 REIS' below.
This stamp belongs to a definitive series issued during the early years of the First Brazilian Republic, reflecting the nation's identity after the overthrow of the monarchy. It was part of the standard postal currency of the time.
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sg248
scott180
michel190
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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