Colombia Acknowledgment of Receipt Stamp, 1890

Colombia · 1890 · 10c

This stamp features the Colombian coat of arms, which includes a condor holding an olive branch and a banner with the national motto "Libertad y Orden" (Liberty and Order). It was specifically issued for the postal service of "Acknowledgment of Receipt" (Aviso de Recibo), a special service confirming delivery of mail. The design is functional, with the value clearly displayed.

Issued in 1890, this stamp represents a period of developing postal services in Colombia. Acknowledgment of Receipt stamps were a specialized category of official mail, ensuring important documents and parcels were confirmed as delivered.