Mexico 1896 10 Centavos Telegram Card

Mexico · 1896 · 10 centavos

The card features a pre-printed indicium in the upper right corner depicting the Mexican coat of arms (eagle devouring a snake on a cactus) within an oval frame, flanked by 'CORREOS' and 'TELEGRAFOS' and the denomination '10 CENTAVOS'. The card itself is a 'TARJETA-TELEGRAMA' with spaces for sender, recipient, and message, and is noted as valid for ten words.

This item represents an early form of integrated postal and telegraph services in Mexico, allowing for pre-paid telegrams. It reflects the communication infrastructure of the late 19th century before the widespread adoption of telephones and later, the internet.