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uncommon1900-1945
Augusto Severo Airmail Stamp
Brazil · 1929 · 5$000
The stamp features a portrait of Augusto Severo, a Brazilian aviation pioneer, with the denomination '5$000' and 'CORREIO AEREO' (Airmail) text.
Issued in 1929, this stamp honors Augusto Severo de Albuquerque Gallotti, a Brazilian journalist, politician, and early aeronaut who tragically died in an airship accident in 1902.
Printing Method
Engraved
Image: Post of Brazil · License: Public domain
Estimated Values by Condition
Superb(S)
$300Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults
Extremely Fine(XF)
$180Well centered, fresh colors
Very Fine(VF)
$100Nicely centered, minor flaws
Fine(F)
$50Average centering, acceptable
Good(G)
$20Off-center or visible wear
Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.
