Brazil Olho de Boi (Bull's Eye) First Issue Series

Brazil · 1843 · 30, 60, 90 réis

The 'Olho de Boi' (Bull's Eye) series represents Brazil's first postage stamps, issued on August 1, 1843. This iconic set includes three values: 30, 60, and 90 réis, featuring a distinctive numeral design without the country's name.

These stamps hold immense historical significance as the first postage stamps issued in the Americas and the second in the world, following Great Britain's Penny Black. Their introduction marked a pivotal moment in global postal history.