Mexico 1856-1898 Classic Era Collection

Mexico · 1856 ·

This is a collection of classic 19th-century stamps from Mexico, spanning the period from 1856 to 1898. The stamps from this era often feature portraits of historical figures like Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla and intricate designs characteristic of early stamp production.

This collection covers a tumultuous period in Mexican history, from the aftermath of the Mexican-American War through the Second French Intervention and the long rule of Porfirio Díaz, known as the Porfiriato.