Brazil Registered and Express Mail Tax Stamp

Brazil · 1928 · 5000 Réis

The stamp features the Brazilian flag with the motto 'ORDEM E PROGRESSO' in the center. Text around the flag indicates its purpose for registered and express mail taxes, along with the country and denomination.

Issued in 1928, this stamp represents a specific postal tax for registered and express mail services in Brazil. It reflects the evolving postal system's need for specialized handling and additional fees for enhanced services during a period of growing international and domestic mail traffic, potentially including early airmail routes.