Switzerland Geneva 1887 1 Franc Revenue Stamp

Switzerland · 1887 · 1 Franc

A 1 Franc revenue stamp from Geneva, Switzerland, dated 1887. The design prominently features the denomination and the word 'GENEVE' within an ornate frame.

This revenue stamp was issued by the Canton of Geneva in 1887 to collect taxes on various documents or transactions, reflecting the fiscal autonomy of Swiss cantons in the late 19th century.