Tolima Revenue Stamps

Colombia · 1870 · Various

This is a collection of revenue stamps issued by the Sovereign State of Tolima, one of the states of the United States of Colombia. The designs typically feature the national or state coat of arms, often with intricate patterns and the inscription 'ESTADO SOBERANO DEL TOLIMA'. These stamps were used for fiscal purposes, such as taxes and legal documents, rather than for postage.

Issued during the United States of Colombia period (1863-1886), these stamps reflect the federalist system where individual states had significant autonomy, including the right to issue their own revenue stamps.