Switzerland Geneva Canton 50 Centimes Revenue Stamp, 1881

Switzerland · 1881 · 50 Centimes

This 1881 Swiss revenue stamp from the Canton of Geneva features an open wing design, likely part of a heraldic emblem. It is perforated 11.5, lacks a watermark, and exhibits a value impression of Type II. The stamp is printed on a distinctive rough, thin, and transparent paper, designated as Type Z.

Revenue stamps were issued by Swiss cantons to collect taxes or fees on various transactions and documents, serving as an important source of local government income before federal standardization.