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uncommonpre-1900
Mexico 1887 Customs Revenue Stamp
Mexico · 1887 · 25 centavos
An orange revenue stamp featuring the denomination '25 CENTAVOS' within an ornate rectangular frame, with 'MEXICO' prominently displayed at the top.
This stamp is a customs revenue issue from Mexico, used to collect taxes on imported or exported goods, specifically noted for its use in Vera Cruz. Revenue stamps were vital for government finance in the late 19th century.
Image: Mexican government · License: Public domain
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