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60r Bull's Eye single
Object Details
- Description
- The 60-reis Bull's Eye was issued August 1, 1843, to satisfy the base domestic letter rate established by the postal reform legislation of 1842. The rate carried a letter of up to four octaves, slightly more than a half-ounce, between any two points in Brazil. Considering the size of the country and the generally poor road conditions, the rate, which was roughly equivalent to 2-2/3 British pence, was quite reasonable.
- The number printed was 1,502,142. Of these, 166,277 were destroyed as remainders, so the quantity sold totaled 1,335,865.
- Data Source
- National Postal Museum
- Date
- 1843
- Object number
- 1984.0080.2
- Type
- Postage Stamps
- Medium
- paper; ink (black) / engraving
- Dimensions
- Height x Width: 1 3/16 x 1 5/16 in. (3 x 3.3 cm)
- Place
- Brazil (republic)
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- On View
- Currently on exhibit at the National Postal Museum
- Title
- Scott Catalogue Brazil 2
- Topic
- American Expansion (1800-1860)
- International Stamps & Mail
- Record ID
- npm_1984.0080.2
- Usage
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