Marechal Hermes da Fonseca Air Service Surcharge

Brazil · 1927 · 10000 Rs.

The stamp features a portrait of Marechal Hermes da Fonseca, with 'BRASIL CORREIO' and '500000 REIS' at the bottom. A black surcharge 'SERVIÇO AEREO 10000 Rs.' is applied diagonally across the stamp.

This stamp is a surcharged airmail issue, indicating the introduction or expansion of airmail services in Brazil in 1927. The surcharge repurposes an existing definitive stamp featuring a former president for this new postal service.