Mexico 1879 64 Centavos Orizava Documentary Revenue
Mexico · 1879 · 64 centavos
The stamp features an ornate central design, possibly an eagle on a shield, surrounded by scrollwork. "MEXICO" is at the top, "64 CENTAVOS" at the bottom, and "ORIZAVA" is overprinted across the center.
This 1879 documentary revenue stamp was used in Mexico to levy taxes on legal documents and transactions. The "ORIZAVA" overprint suggests its specific use or origin within that district.
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Image: Mexico Post and Revenue · License: Public domain
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