Switzerland Geneva 10 Centimes Revenue Stamp, Type A4
Switzerland · 1885 · 10 Centimes
A 10 Centimes revenue stamp from Geneva, Switzerland, identified as Type A4. It features an 'open wing' design, is perforated 11.75, and lacks a watermark. The word 'centimes' measures 11.8mm in length, indicating it is Type II.
Revenue stamps were issued by Swiss cantons, including Geneva, to collect taxes on various documents and transactions, serving as an important source of income for local administrations in the late 19th century.
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