Wild Guess: Top of 2 part revenue 1910-1911 Forbin Catalogue #307 Vignette noted as "effigie" Colour: "reseda" which is type of olive green. Perf 12˝ design 24x44mm CV 5c in 1915
Quote: These stamps are federal revenue stamps of Mexico. I believe these are Renta. The Mex. federal government derived most of its income from various taxes on sundry goods from books to sewing needles.
The bottom part of the stamp is called the "Talon". It was detached as a receipt when used although many can be found intact.
The stamps were shipped from Mexico City and overprinted at the intended town as a control measure against theft on the road.
Quote: Would the overprint be something like MEXICO D (Department) R?????? Vignette : Miguel Hildago?
It's "D. F." Distrito Federal. They have a federal area that's not a part of any state, just like the District of Columbia in the US. So this covered Mexico City and its environs.
Thanks for the info, everyone! The most pressing question is it's worth. This was found in a book I was digitizing for a library. If it's anything of value, I'm sure they'd like to sell it to raise funds. A ballpark figure would work.
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