Switzerland Valais 1882 20c Consignment Note Revenue Stamp

Switzerland · 1882 · 20c

A rectangular revenue stamp featuring text in French: 'CANTON DU VALAIS', 'TIMBRE DE CONNAISSEMENT', and '20 CENTIMES'. The design is simple, focusing on the textual information.

This revenue stamp was issued by the Canton of Valais, Switzerland, in 1882 to levy a tax or fee on consignment notes, indicating its use in regulating commerce and generating revenue for the local government.