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Brazil 1944 Surcharged Airmail for Youth
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.

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Image: Post of Brazil · License: Public domain

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