Switzerland Geneva 50c Revenue Stamp

Switzerland · 1870 · 50c

The stamp features the heraldic eagle of Geneva within a shield, surrounded by text indicating 'Canton of Geneva' and 'Receipt Stamp', with the denomination '50c' at the bottom.

This is a revenue stamp from the Canton of Geneva, Switzerland, used around 1870 to signify the payment of a tax or fee on a receipt. Revenue stamps were crucial for government revenue collection before the widespread adoption of postage stamps for mail.