StampVault
Back to Catalog
Mexico 1889 25 Centavos Revenue Stamp with District Overprint
uncommonpre-1900

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

Image: · License:

View on Wikimedia Commons

Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$50
Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$30
Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$15
Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$8
Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$3

Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.