Switzerland Geneva 5c Revenue Stamp

Switzerland · 1870 · 5c

The stamp features a detailed depiction of an eagle with outstretched wings, facing left, within an ornate rectangular frame. The inscription 'CANTON DE GENEVE' is at the top, and the denomination '5c' is at the bottom.

Issued around 1870, this revenue stamp from the Canton of Geneva was used to levy taxes on legal documents or specific transactions within the canton, reflecting the administrative practices of Swiss cantons in the 19th century.