Mexico 1878 55 Centavos Puebla Documentary Revenue Stamp
Mexico · 1878 · 55 Centavos
This 1878 Mexican documentary revenue stamp features the national coat of arms, depicting an eagle devouring a snake, encircled by text. It indicates 'TIMBRE DE DOCUMENTOS' (Documentary Stamp), the denomination '55 CENTAVOS', and the specific state 'PUEBLA'.
Issued in 1878, this stamp served as a tax instrument for legal documents and transactions within the Mexican state of Puebla, contributing to local and national government revenue during a period of post-reform consolidation.
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