Uruguay Postage Due Stamp, 10 Centesimos

Uruguay · 1895 · 10 Centesimos

This is one of Uruguay's first postage due stamps, featuring a simple yet functional design. The central element is the large numeral '10' indicating the amount due, enclosed within an ornate, rectangular frame. The words 'REPUBLICA O. DEL URUGUAY' and 'CENTESIMOS' are inscribed at the top and bottom, respectively, with 'DEFICIT' printed vertically on both sides to signify its purpose.

Issued in 1895, this stamp represents the formalization of collecting underpaid postage in Uruguay, a common practice adopted by postal administrations worldwide during the late 19th century to ensure revenue collection.