Costa Rica 1923 Official Overprints Set

Costa Rica · 1923 · 2 Centimos, 4 Centimos, 5 Centimos, 20 Centimos, 1 Colon

This set of five stamps from Costa Rica features a portrait of Cleto González Víquez, a former president, with a prominent 'OFICIAL' overprint applied horizontally across the design. The stamps are in various denominations and colors, indicating their use for government mail.

These official stamps were issued for use by government departments, distinguishing official correspondence from regular mail. Cleto González Víquez served as President of Costa Rica for two non-consecutive terms, and his image frequently appeared on Costa Rican stamps of the era.