uncommonpre-1900

Brazil 1843 30 Reis Bull's Eye Stamp

Name: Brazil 1843 30 Reis Bull's Eye Stamp
Brand: Brazil

Brazil · 1843 · 30 reis

The 30 reis Bull's Eye stamp features a distinctive oval design resembling an ox's eye, with the denomination '30' at the top and 'REIS' at the bottom, surrounded by an ornate frame. It is notable for its lack of pictorial elements.

Issued in 1843, the 'Bull's Eye' stamps were Brazil's first postage stamps and the second in the world to be issued with an adhesive back, following Great Britain's Penny Black. They mark a pivotal moment in the history of postal services in the Americas.

Printing Method

Typography

Themes

definitive abstract historical early-postage

Catalog Numbers

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$5,000

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$2,500

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$1,000

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$300

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$100

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