Mexico 1856 Hidalgo "Medio Real" Black on Bluish Paper

Mexico · 1856 · ½ Real

This stamp features a portrait of Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla, a key figure in Mexico's War of Independence. The design is a classic engraved profile, typical of the first postage stamps issued by many countries. It is printed in black ink on bluish paper, a characteristic of this initial printing.

Issued in 1856, this was the very first postage stamp of Mexico, marking the country's entry into the global postal system. These stamps were often marked with district overprints to prevent theft and misuse.