1861-78 Italian Revenue Tax Stamp “Marca da Bollo“ Mauve 2L 50c to 5000L. MVLH This is a Marca da Bollo revenue stamps from Italy, used to pay taxes on official documents and legal acts. This particular design, featuring an embossed central cameo-style portrait of Vittorio Emanuele II king of Italy surrounded by floral patterns. The stamp includes the inscription "MARCA DA BOLLO" at the top and bottom and lists its tax value (e.g., "Lire due e centesimi cinquanta" for 2L 50 cents or "Sino a Lire 5000" up to 5000 Lire). Italy has used these stamps since 1863, just after the country's unification.
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