This commemorative stamp from Brazil was issued in 1953 to celebrate the 400th anniversary of the founding of Santo André in São Paulo state. The design features a portrait of João Ramalho, a Portuguese settler and explorer closely associated with the early colonial settlement of the region. Rendered in a detailed blue engraving style, the stamp reflects mid-20th-century Brazilian philatelic artistry. With a denomination of Cr$0.60 (Cruzeiros), it was part of a historical commemorative issue honoring the origins of the city. For collectors, it represents an important piece of Brazilian colonial heritage and urban history.