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Mexico 1889 25 Centavos Revenue Stamp with District Overprint
Mexico · 1889 · 25 centavos
This 1889-90 Mexican revenue stamp, denominated 25 centavos, was used for official documents. It features a district overprint, indicating its specific administrative use within Mexico.
Revenue stamps like this were crucial for government administration in 19th-century Mexico, ensuring the collection of taxes on legal documents and transactions, thereby funding public services and infrastructure.
Printing Method
Typography
Catalog Numbers
forbinF175
Estimated Values by Condition
Superb(S)
$50Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults
Extremely Fine(XF)
$30Well centered, fresh colors
Very Fine(VF)
$15Nicely centered, minor flaws
Fine(F)
$8Average centering, acceptable
Good(G)
$3Off-center or visible wear
Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.
