Uruguay Unissued Postal Franchise Stamp with 'CORREOS' Overprint

Uruguay · 1883 · Unissued (No Value)

This is an unissued postal franchise stamp from Uruguay, originally intended for official government mail. It was later overprinted in black with the word 'CORREOS' and a caduceus emblem, repurposing it for general postal use. The underlying stamp features an ornate design typical of the period.

In the late 19th century, Uruguay, like many countries, used special stamps for official mail. This unissued stamp was adapted with an overprint to meet regular postal needs, a common practice to utilize existing stamp stock.