Mexico 1884 Official Stamp, Black on Green Paper

Mexico · 1884 · Unspecified

This official stamp features the Mexican coat of arms, depicting a golden eagle perched on a prickly pear cactus devouring a rattlesnake. The design is printed in black ink on colored paper, with the word 'OFICIAL' prominently displayed at the top. This series was issued for use by government departments to prepay postage on official correspondence.

Issued during the presidency of Porfirio Díaz, these stamps were part of a system to control and account for government postage, a common practice in many countries during the late 19th century.