#Brazil stamps
History Set in Stone: Rock Art in the Amazon – new stamp from Brazil
The rock art is a term used to describe man-made drawings on the rocks. This is a prehistoric form to record the accumulation of acquired knowledge and to share culture and customs of a particular community with next generations. This special mean of graphic communication became theme of the special issue by Correios Brazil "History Set in Stone: Rock Art in the Amazon". The stamp shows a represen
Brasiliana 2013 – 170th Anniversary of Brazilian Postage Stamps, the Bull's Eye
This issue celebrates one of the most important events in the history of Brazilian postal communications, the launch of the stamp, and publicizes the World Philatelic Exhibition BRASILIANA 2013. The Bull's Eye postage stamps were the first stamps issued by Brazil on 1 August 1843, having face values of 30, 60, and 90 reis. Brazil was the second country in the world, after Great Britain, to issue p
World Youth Day – WYD Rio2013: Visit of Pope Francis to Brazil stamp
Through this issue, the Brazilian Post registers the importance of the visit of Pope Francis to Brazil, at the occasion of the WYD 2013, considered the world's largest event directed to the youth. The World Youth Day, an international meeting of the youth with the Pope, is to be held in Rio de Janeiro from July 23rd -28th 2013. Having as the motto "go and make disciples of all nations" (Mt 28, 19)
Diplomatic Relations: Brazil-Georgia – Art and Culture joint stamp issue
Brazil and Georgia launched a joint stamp issue focusing on the paintings "Woodcutter", by Brazilian artist Antonio Rafael Pinto Bandeira, and "Fisherman in a Red Shirt", by Georgian Niko Pirosmani. Contemporaneous painters, born on the second half of the XIX century, they present different styles and technique in their work, which represent the character and the soul of their respective countries
America Series – Fight against Racial Discrimination stamp from Brazil
Brazilian Post and SEPPIR have launched stamp series "America – Fight against Racial Discrimination". This initiative is a part of the programmed event marking the tenth anniversary of the creation of SEPPIR (Secretariat of Police Promoting Racial Equality) in Brazil and celebrating the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination. As FindYourStampsValue.com was informed, the pur
Myths and Legends: Guarana and Cassava stamps from Brazil
A series of stamps issued by the Brazilian Post refers to two legends of origin: the legends of Guarana and Cassava. The first legend tells about the Satere-Mawe tribe which appeared weakened by wars with Apiakas. But happily a boy with big eyes was born in this tribe. With the birth of the boy, the tribe stopped being attacked by Apiakas and started to live a peaceful life. There was a belief tha
Sesquicentenary of the Presbyterian Church
The Brazilian Post has issued a stamp commemorating the sesquicentennial of the Evangelical Cathedral of Rio de Janeiro (1862-2012). This Cathedral can be called art and culture in the service of faith. The First Presbyterian Church of Rio de Janeiro, known now as the Presbyterian Cathedral of Rio de Janeiro, is historical and architectural descendant of Saint-Pierre Cathedral in Geneva - the "Chu
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