Brazil 1927 Hermes da Fonseca Air Service Surcharge
Brazil · 1927 · 300 Réis
A 1927 Brazilian stamp featuring a portrait of Marshal Hermes da Fonseca, overprinted with a black surcharge for 'Air Service 300 Rs.' This stamp was issued as an air seal by the General Directorate of the Post Office.
Hermes da Fonseca was a prominent Brazilian Marshal and President (1910-1914). This airmail surcharge represents an early development in Brazilian postal services for air transport, reflecting the growing importance of aviation in the 1920s.
Printing Method
Engraved
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Estimated Values by Condition
Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults
Well centered, fresh colors
Nicely centered, minor flaws
Average centering, acceptable
Off-center or visible wear
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