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uncommonpre-1900
Mexico 1877 Documentary Revenue Stamp
Mexico · 1877 ·
This is an 1877 documentary revenue stamp from Mexico. It was printed on laid paper, a common paper type for stamps of this era, often showing parallel lines when held to light.
Revenue stamps like this one were used to collect taxes or fees on legal documents, commercial transactions, or goods, serving as an important source of government income.
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View on Wikimedia CommonsEstimated Values by Condition
Superb(S)
$50Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults
Extremely Fine(XF)
$30Well centered, fresh colors
Very Fine(VF)
$15Nicely centered, minor flaws
Fine(F)
$8Average centering, acceptable
Good(G)
$3Off-center or visible wear
Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.
