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uncommon1900-1945
Brazil 1927 Marechal Hermes Airmail Surcharge
Brazil · 1927 · 1000 Rs.
The stamp features a portrait of Marechal Hermes da Fonseca, a former President of Brazil, facing left. It bears a black 'Air Service 1000 Rs.' surcharge, indicating its use for airmail.
Issued in 1927, this stamp highlights the early expansion of airmail services in Brazil, utilizing existing definitive stamps with specific surcharges for air transport.
Printing Method
Engraved
Image: Post of Brazil · License: Public domain
Estimated Values by Condition
Superb(S)
$300Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults
Extremely Fine(XF)
$180Well centered, fresh colors
Very Fine(VF)
$100Nicely centered, minor flaws
Fine(F)
$50Average centering, acceptable
Good(G)
$20Off-center or visible wear
Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.
