Mexico 1856-1898 Collection

Mexico · 1856 ·

This is a collection of early Mexican postage stamps issued between 1856 and 1898. The stamps feature various designs, including portraits of historical figures like Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla, and often incorporate intricate engravings and numerals. These early issues are known for their district overprints, which were used for postal control.

This period covers the tumultuous Second Mexican Empire and the restored Republic, with postal reforms reflecting the nation's evolving identity and administrative systems.