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Mexico 1887 Customs Revenue Stamp
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.

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Image: Mexican government · License: Public domain

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