Colombia 1904 Cundinamarca Leper Colony Revenue Stamp

Colombia · 1904 · 10 milesimos de peso oro

The stamp features a simple text-based design with the country and department name, the denomination, and the phrases 'Renta de San Lazaro' and 'Salvemonos de la Lepra' within a decorative border.

Issued in 1904 by the Department of Cundinamarca, these revenue stamps were specifically designed to raise funds for leper colonies and the fight against leprosy in Colombia, reflecting a public health initiative of the time.