Mexico 1878 Documentary Revenue Stamp, Jalisco

Mexico · 1878 · 55 centavos

The stamp features the Mexican national emblem, an eagle perched on a nopal cactus devouring a snake, within an ornate oval frame. It is inscribed with 'JALISCO' at the top and '55 CENTAVOS' at the bottom.

This 1878 documentary revenue stamp from Mexico was used to levy taxes on legal documents or transactions within the state of Jalisco. Revenue stamps were crucial for government funding before the widespread adoption of income tax.