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uncommonpre-1900
Mexico 1878 Documentary Revenue Stamp
Mexico · 1878 · 50 centavos
A green Mexican documentary revenue stamp from 1878 featuring the national emblem of an eagle perched on a cactus with a snake in its beak, surrounded by the denomination and country name.
Issued in 1878, this stamp was used for taxing legal documents and transactions in Mexico, serving as a source of government revenue during the late 19th century.
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Image: Mexico Post and Revenue · License: Public domain
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