Mexico 1856-1898 Collection
Mexico · 1856 · Various
This is a collection of early Mexican postage stamps issued between 1856 and 1898. The stamps feature classic designs, often including portraits of historical figures and national emblems, representing the foundational period of Mexico's postal system.
Mexico's first stamps were issued in 1856, featuring a portrait of Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla. This era covers a tumultuous period in Mexican history, including the Second French Intervention and the establishment of the Second Mexican Empire, followed by the restored Republic.
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Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults
Well centered, fresh colors
Nicely centered, minor flaws
Average centering, acceptable
Off-center or visible wear
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