Switzerland Bern 1897 1 Franc Revenue Stamp

Switzerland · 1897 · 1 Fr

A green revenue stamp with '1 Fr' denomination in each corner, featuring a central decorative design of leaves. The date 'IX-97' is subtly inscribed within a leaf in the lower left.

This revenue stamp signifies the payment of a tax or fee to the Canton of Bern, Switzerland, in 1897. Unlike postage stamps, revenue stamps were used to certify the collection of various government duties.