Mexico 1881 3c Melchor Ocampo Revenue Stamp

Mexico · 1881 · 3c

The stamp features a portrait of Melchor Ocampo, a prominent Mexican historical figure. It has an 'ORIZAVA' overprint, indicating its district of use.

This revenue stamp reflects Mexico's fiscal policies in the late 19th century, used to tax official documents. Melchor Ocampo was a significant liberal politician and intellectual during a turbulent period in Mexican history.