Friday, October 26, 2012

Brazil : 03b Early issues - Republic issues

After my introduction to the 'Southern Cross' in my previous article, now to the real reason why I posted it.

The southern cross is not only present on the flag of Brazil, it was a topic of the first stamps that were issued after the republic was declared in Brazil.

There are 8 stamps with the 'Crux' issued in 1890.

1890 issue
One stamp, emitted in 1887 has this cross too, but the stars are way bigger.
1887 issue with big stars

A stamp similar to the set of 8 bares the name 'Brazil' in stead of 'E.U. do Brazil' - emitted in 1889.
This 100 réis stamp with "Brazil" in stead of "E.U. do Brazil", is rare. (not in my collection)

"Brazil" in stead of "E.U. do Brazil"


So roughly said, there are 10 different 'Cruzeiros'.

The 8 stamps of the 1890 set, consist of the following values :
20, 50, 100, 200, 300, 500, 700 and 1000 réis.
The highest values are also the most valuable stamps.
However, these stamps were issued in various perforations:

Most common is perf 13-14
A second type is perforated 11-11.5 (here the 1000 réis is inexpensive)
The 100 réis in this type will be in my next post, as it’s has many plate errors.
The third set of perforations is mixed : 11-11.5 x 13-14 (500 réis as most expensive).


Type 1 : perf 13 - 14

T1 - 50 réis
T1 - 100 réis
T1 - 200 réis
T1 - 300 réis

T1 - 500 réis
T1 - 1000 réis

Type 2 : perf 11-11.5

T2 - 20 réis
T2 - 50 réis
T2 - 200 réis

Type 3 : mixed perforations 11-11.5 x 13-14
rare and more expensive

to be continued...

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