Uruguay has issued revenue stamps since 1871.Morley, Walter. (1904) Catalogue of the revenue stamps of South America. Being a supplement to Morley's Philatelic Journal, 1901-04. London: Walter Morley, p. 141. Uses have included documentary taxes, consular services, and tobacco and alcohol duties.Ross, Joe. (2012) Revenue stamps: The Republic of Uruguay 1915-2005. Elverta, California: Joe Ross.
First revenues The first revenue stamps issued by Uruguay were the 1871 documentary series showing the national arms. Five values were issued from 20c to 3p.
See also Postage stamps and postal history of Uruguay Taxation in Uruguay
References
Further reading Catalogues by Alfred Forbin. Ross, Joe. (2005) The revenue stamps of Uruguay Patente de Rodados de Departamento de Montevideo Vehicle Registration Department of Montevideo 1928-1963. Elverta, California: Joe Ross.
External links Revenues - Tracción a Sangre - Pulled by Blood by Joe Ross