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An interesting local fundraising and compulsory tax stamp issued in Mallorca (Balearic Islands) during the Spanish Civil War under the Nationalist administration. This piece was created to collect revenue for the local unemployment relief fund (Pro Paro), serving as a significant historical and postal document of social welfare funding during the conflict.
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Item Type: Nationalist Local Issues / Welfare and Compulsory Tax Stamps.
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Locality: Mallorca (Balearic Islands).
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Face Value: 10 centimos.
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Catalog Reference: Allepuz No. 85.
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State of Conservation: Mint Hinged.
Historical and Philatelic Context: During the Spanish Civil War, particularly from late 1936 onwards, the military and civil authorities in the Nationalist zone implemented various compulsory fiscal measures to support the war economy and finance social assistance programs. Among these initiatives was the Pro Paro tax, a municipal and regional fund designed to provide economic relief to unemployed workers and families affected by wartime disruption. To collect this tax, specific local stamps were issued and required on civilian mail and official documentation alongside regular postage. These emergency issues are highly valued by specialized collectors of Spanish Civil War philately due to their historical relevance and localized nature.