Tepeji del Rio

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Tepeji del Rio is located in the state of Hidalgo. It was the 47th largest postal district, based on the number of stamps used, and 49th by total value of all stamps used. The average cost of the stamps used was 1.20 reales. Tepeji del Rio had about 600 inhabitants in 1888.

Tepeji del Rio had no sub-offices.

The following consignments were made according to Chapman:
  Day Month Year Invoice # Medio Un Dos Cuatro Ocho
Sent 18 4 1861 115 36 26 60 120 40
Sent 14 6 1861 186 120 200 190 60 60
Sent 6 1 1863 7 300 600      
Total Sent       3 456 826 250 180 100
Returned         -288 -63 -61 -165 -88
Total Used 1147     3 168 763 189 15 12
Distribution         14.65% 66.52% 16.48% 1.31% 1.05%
Distribution vs. all stamps         0.09% 0.09% 0.02% 0.01% 0.02%

None of the medio, cuatro and ocho reales stamps are known to exist today.

Tepeji del Rio did not overprint its stamps.

On average, the stamps have normal margins for the issue.

Forgeries from Tepeji del Rio exist. A MEPSI certificate is recommended.

 

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