This vibrant 1987 Brazilian commemorative stamp honors the 100th birth anniversary of José Américo de Almeida, an influential writer, politician, and key figure in Northeastern Brazilian cultural identity. The design features a portrait of Almeida holding his landmark 1928 novel “A Bagaceira”, considered a foundational work of Brazilian regionalist literature.
In the background, the stamp illustrates themes from the novel: migrant families crossing the drought-stricken Sertão, rural workers, and social struggles central to Almeida’s legacy. Rich oranges and reds evoke the harsh sun of the Nordeste, while stylized figures represent both his literary characters and his political role.
An essential piece for collectors of Brazilian literature, cultural commemoratives, and modern thematic issues.