Mexico 1887-88 2 Centavos Documents Revenue Stamp

Mexico · 1887 · 2 centavos

This is a 2 centavos revenue stamp from Mexico, issued between 1887 and 1888, used for taxing documents. It is a used example and notably lacks any district overprint, indicating a general issue.

Revenue stamps were essential for governments to collect taxes on legal and commercial documents, providing a vital source of funding for public services and administration in late 19th-century Mexico.