Tlalpam

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Tlalpam is located in the state of Mexico. It was the 55th largest postal district, based on the number of stamps used, and 54th by total value of all stamps used. The average cost of the stamps used was 3.42 reales. Tlalpam had about 5,500 inhabitants in 1861.

Tlalpam 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 116 36 26 60 120 40
Total Sent       1 36 26 60 120 40
Returned                  
Total Used 282     1 36 26 60 120 40
Distribution         12.77% 9.22% 21.28% 42.55% 14.18%
Distribution vs. all stamps         0.02% 0.00% 0.01% 0.12% 0.06%

None of the medio and dos reales stamps are known to exist today.

Tlalpam was a sub-office under Mexico City.

Tlalpam did not overprint their stamps.

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

Forgeries from Tlalpam exist. A MEPSI certificate is recommended.

 

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