Tula
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Tula is located in the state of Hidalgo. It was the 38th largest postal district, based on the number of stamps used, and 40th by total value of all stamps used. The average cost of the stamps used was 1.99 reales. Tula (de Allende) had about 1,300 inhabitants in 1888.
Tula had 3 sub-offices: Huichapan, Ixmiquilpan and Zimapan.
| Day | Month | Year | Invoice # | Medio | Un | Dos | Cuatro | Ocho | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sent | 19 | 4 | 1861 | 132 | 294 | 280 | 510 | 180 | 280 |
| Sent | 3 | 1 | 1862 | 1 | 400 | 180 | |||
| Sent | 21 | 11 | 1862 | 141 | 480 | 600 | 760 | ||
| Total Sent | 3 | 774 | 1280 | 1270 | 360 | 280 | |||
| Returned | 0 | 0 | -130 | -6 | 0 | ||||
| Total Used | 3828 | 3 | 774 | 1280 | 1140 | 354 | 280 | ||
| Distribution | 20.22% | 33.44% | 29.78% | 9.25% | 7.31% | ||||
| Distribution vs. all stamps | 0.40% | 0.16% | 0.12% | 0.34% | 0.44% |
The Tula overprint is approximately 9 by 2 mm, without dots. It's generally nicely struck.
On average, the stamps have normal margins for the issue.
Forgeries from Tula exist. A MEPSI certificate is recommended.
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