Bull's Eye (postage stamp)
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| Bull's Eye | |
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| Country of production | Brazil |
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| Date of production | 1 August 1842 |
| Nature of rarity | Limited number |
| Estimated existence | Unknown |
| Face value | 30, 60 and 90 Reais |
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The Bull's Eye (Portuguese Olho-de-boi) postage stamps were a set of three stamps issued by Brazil on 1 August 1843. The three stamps with face values of 30, 60, and 90 Reais were the second set of adhesive stamps issued in the world, after the Penny Black and Two pence Blue, to be issued by a country (not just a local issue).
The unusual name derives from the ornamental value figures inside the oval settings and the arrangement of the stamps in the sheet permitted se-tenant pairs that looked like a pair of Bull's eyes. Later issues of smaller, but rectangular design, were nicknamed snake's eyes, and the smaller but similar design to the Bull's Eyes were called goat's eyes (blue colour) and cat's eyes (black colour).
The design does not include the country name, just like the British stamps. The 30 reais is the most valuable stamp of the set.
