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Switzerland Bern 1880 15 Rappen Revenue Stamp
uncommonpre-1900

Switzerland Bern 1880 15 Rappen Revenue Stamp

Switzerland · 1880 · 15 Rappen

The stamp features the numeral '15' prominently in its corners, with a smaller '5' positioned above the lower right '15'. The design includes intricate decorative elements surrounding the numerical values.

Issued in 1880, this revenue stamp from Bern, Switzerland, was used to collect taxes or fees on legal documents or transactions within the canton, reflecting the administrative practices of the era.

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Image: Government of Bern, Switzerland · License: Public domain

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