The Philatelic Database – Archive of Stamp Collecting Articles

Different designs were used for each of a series of five stamps, recess-printed by the American Banknote Company, and released in 1874. A 4c. denomination was added in 1880. With this series the distinct overprints become more complex, usually including a district name and number, sub-consignment numbers and the date. Sometimes the two sets of [...]

After the withdrawal of the French, the republicans overthrew the erstwhile empire. Stamps of the first republican series were introduced overprinted “Mexico” in gothic script. A new Hidalgo series, lithographed in Mexico City, was issued in September, 1868. The stamps may be found with thin or thick figures of value and both versions exist perforate [...]

A popular name for the 1864 issues of Mexico, which showed an eagle tramping a snake underfoot. Also applied to the 1845 and 1847-9 issues of Geneva. Above: 1864 “Dragon” issue of Mexico Above: 1845, 1846 and 1847-9 issues of Geneva

Born in Mexico, Mr. Helguera worked as an illustrator and cartoonist for several Mexican publications before coming to the United States. In 1943, his design tor a stamp honoring the United Nations was chosen by the United States Post Office Department.