Tuxpan (Tuspan)

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Tuxpan is located in the state of Veracruz. It was the 36th largest postal district, based on the number of stamps used, and 39th by total value of all stamps used. The average cost of the stamps used was 1.63 reales. Tuxpan had about 6,000 inhabitants in 1867.

Tuxpan had no sub-offices.

The following consignments were made according to Chapman:
  Day Month Year Invoice # Medio Un Dos Cuatro Ocho Comments
Sent 16 12 1862 154 600 500 400 120 80 Veracruz
Sent 2 3 1863 33 720 1000 1140 120 120 Veracruz
Total Sent       2 1320 1500 1540 240 200  
Returned                    
Total Used 4800     2 1320 1500 1540 240 200  
Distribution         27.50% 31.25% 32.08% 5.00% 4.17%  
Distribution vs. all stamps         0.68% 0.18% 0.17% 0.23% 0.32%  

Tuxpan was a sub-office under Huejutla and Veracruz (?) until 1874, when it became a principal office.

According to Roberto Liera (Mexicana, April 1996, "The High Value Stamps of the 1861 Issue"), the distribution of the cuatro and ocho reales stamps was approximately
120 cuatro reales black on yellow
120 cuatro reales dull rose on yellow
80 ocho reales black on brown
120 ocho reales green on brown

Tuxpan did not overprint its stamps.

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

Forgeries from Tuxpan exist. A MEPSI certificate is recommended.

 

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