uncommon1900-1945

Brazil 1927 Hermes da Fonseca Air Service Surcharge

Name: Brazil 1927 Hermes da Fonseca Air Service Surcharge
Brand: Brazil

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

Themes

airmail portraits historical-figures military presidents

Catalog Numbers

rhm019

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$50

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$35

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$20

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$10

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

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

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