Switzerland Geneva Revenue Stamp, Open Wing Design
Switzerland · 1885 · 20 centimes to 48 francs
This is a revenue stamp from Geneva, Switzerland, featuring an 'open wing' design. Printed on thin, transparent paper, it is perforated 11.75 and lacks a watermark. A distinguishing characteristic is the 'Type II' value impression, identified by a 1.4mm space between the '2' and '0' in its denomination.
Revenue stamps like this were issued by the Canton of Geneva to collect taxes on various legal documents and transactions, contributing to local government finances in the late 19th century.
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