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uncommon1900-1945
Brazil 1944 Surcharged Airmail for Youth
Brazil · 1944 · 40 Cts.
A Brazilian stamp featuring a portrait of a young boy, originally denominated 2000 Réis, with a black overprint 'Aéreo 40 Cts.' indicating its new airmail purpose.
Issued in 1944, this stamp is a surcharged airmail issue from Brazil, repurposing an existing 'pro youth' stamp for airmail service, likely to meet specific postal needs during World War II.
Image: Post of Brazil · License: Public domain
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