Mexico 1856-1898 Collection

Mexico · 1856 · Various

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 representing different postal districts.

These stamps represent Mexico's earliest philatelic period, following the establishment of its postal system. The use of district overprints was a security measure to prevent theft and misuse of stamps during a period of political instability.