Mexico 1856-1898 Collection

Mexico · 1856 ·

This is a collection of early Mexican postage stamps issued between 1856 and 1898. The stamps from this period often feature portraits of historical figures like Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla, and were typically engraved. Many of these early issues are known for their distinctive district overprints, which were used for postal control.

This collection spans a tumultuous period in Mexican history, from the end of the Santa Anna era through the Second Mexican Empire and the long presidency of Porfirio Díaz. The evolution of its postal system and stamp designs reflects the nation's political and social changes during the late 19th century.