uncommon1900-1945

Brazil 1927 Air Service Surcharge on Marechal Hermes da Fonseca Stamp

Name: Brazil 1927 Air Service Surcharge on Marechal Hermes da Fonseca Stamp
Brand: Brazil

Brazil · 1927 · 10,000 Reis

This stamp features a black 'Air Service 10000 Rs.' surcharge applied in 1927 to a 1,000,000 Reis stamp depicting Marechal Hermes da Fonseca. The original stamp, RHM 029, was part of a definitive series and shows the former Brazilian president in profile.

This surcharge reflects Brazil's early efforts to establish airmail services, adapting existing high-denomination stamps for the new postal category. Marechal Hermes da Fonseca was a significant political and military figure, serving as Brazil's eighth president from 1910 to 1914.

Printing Method

Typography

Themes

airmail surcharge portraits military

Catalog Numbers

sg433

scott304

michel304

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$250

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$180

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$120

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$60

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$30

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

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