World Stamp Pictures - Brazil Bull's Eye Postage Stamps

World Stamp Pictures - Brazil Bull's Eye Postage Stamps

The Bull's Eye (Portuguese Olho-de-boi) postage stamps were the first stamps issued by Brazil on 1 August 1843, having face values of 30, 60, and 90 réis. Brazil was the second country in the world, after Great Britain, to issue postage stamps valid within the entire country (as opposed to a local issue). Like Great Britain's first stamps, the design does not include the country name.

Country of production : Brazil
Location of production : Rio de Janeiro
Date of production : 1 August 1843
Nature of rarity : Limited number
Estimated existence : Unknown
Face value : 30, 60 and 90 Réis
Estimated value : between US$ 5,000.00 and
US$ 400.00 (RHM - 2004)

World Stamp Pictures - Brazil Bull's Eye Postage Stamps