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uncommonpre-1900
Switzerland Geneva Revenue Stamp, 15c
Switzerland · 1870 · 15c
The stamp features the coat of arms of Geneva, depicting a key and an eagle, within an ornate frame. The denomination '15c' is prominently displayed at the bottom.
This is a revenue stamp from the Canton of Geneva, Switzerland, used around 1870 to collect taxes or duties on various documents or transactions. It reflects the administrative and fiscal practices of Swiss cantons in the late 19th century.
Image: Government of Geneva, Switzerland · License: Public domain
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