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1882 Colombia 5 Centavos Telegraph Stamp
uncommonpre-1900

1882 Colombia 5 Centavos Telegraph Stamp

Colombia · 1882 · 5 Centavos

A 5 Centavos telegraph stamp from Colombia, featuring the national coat of arms with a condor and shield, surrounded by text indicating its purpose.

Issued in 1882, this stamp served as a revenue stamp for telegraph services in Colombia, reflecting the growing importance of telecommunications in the late 19th century.

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Image: Government of Colombia · License: Public domain

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