Mexico 1856-1898 Collection

Mexico · 1856 ·

This collection represents the early classic period of Mexican philately, spanning from the first issues of 1856 through the end of the 19th century. The stamps typically feature engraved portraits of historical figures like Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla, alongside the Mexican coat of arms, an eagle devouring a snake.

These stamps were issued during a tumultuous period in Mexican history, including the Second French Intervention and the establishment of the Second Mexican Empire, followed by the restored Republic.