Guadalupe Hidalgo
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Guadalupe Hidalgo was located in the state of Valle de Mexico (now in Mexico D.F.). It was the 56th largest postal district, based on the number of stamps used, and 57th by total value of all stamps used. The average cost of the stamps used was 1.09 reales. Guadalupe Hidalgo had about 3,100 inhabitants around 1856.
Guadalupe Hidalgo had no sub-offices.
| Day | Month | Year | Invoice # | Medio | Un | Dos | Cuatro | Ocho | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sent | 30 | 8 | 1856 | 21 | 360 | 240 | 120 | 120 | 60 |
| Total sent | 1 | 360 | 240 | 120 | 120 | 60 | |||
| Returned | -23 | -25 | -10 | -107 | -47 | ||||
| Returned | -3 | ||||||||
| Total Used | 685 | 1 | 337 | 215 | 110 | 10 | 13 | ||
| Distribution | 49.20% | 31.39% | 16.06% | 1.46% | 1.90% | ||||
| Distribution vs. all stamps | 0.04% | 0.02% | 0.01% | 0.01% | 0.01% | ||||
The dos reales stamps were most likely in the emerald shade. Only a few medio real stamps are known to exist today, the other denominations are unknown.
Guadalupe Hidalgo medio real stamps are overprinted MEXICO with dashes. The stamps are only recognizable by their cancel.
Guadalupe Hidalgo was not a district, but a sub-office under Mexico.
On average, the stamps have normal margins for the issue.
Forgeries from Guadalupe Hidalgo exist. A MEPSI certificate is recommended.
Visit the MEPSI website for more information.
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