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uncommon1900-1945
Argentina Post Office Box Fee Stamp
Argentina · 1939 · 50 centavos
The stamp is rectangular, featuring the text 'CORREOS Y TELEGRAFOS' at the top, 'ARGENTINA' below, and 'ABONO DE CASILLA' prominently in the center, with a denomination of '50 cts.' at the bottom.
This stamp represents a fee for a post office box service in Argentina, indicating a structured postal administration system where users paid for private mail receptacles. It highlights the commercial aspect of postal services beyond basic mail delivery.
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