POSTAGE STAMP. 1930. SPAIN. 40 CENTS. USED

Description:
- Used 40-centim postal stamp from Spain, dated 1930. Colour: Navy blue.
- On the obverse, within an oval, is the bust of King Alfonso XIII facing left, shown in profile, in navy blue and white. At the top, ‘ESPAÑA’ in white. At the bottom, “CORREOS” and “CÉNTIMOS” in navy blue on a white background within a rectangle, and “40” in white on a navy blue background. In the bottom right-hand corner, outside the rectangle, is the signature E. VAQUER.
- The postmark is circular. On the reverse, the control numbers are visible, printed very faintly in navy blue ink.
- Vertical perforation: 14. Vertical perforations: 13.
- Horizontal perforation: 12. Horizontal perforations: 11.
- Printed on thin, good-quality paper, very light off-white, in a single navy blue colour, with very good ink, good printing and very poor centring.
- No distinguishing features, marks or contrasts have been found that might provide further information about this postage stamp.

Conservation and Damage:
- General condition: Good.
- The stamp has been recently washed, so it no longer has any gum.
- No tears or breaks are visible on the stamp.
- The perforation has some missing teeth.
- The postage stamp shows the wear and tear typical of it's age.

Comments:
- Dimensions are approximate. The colour tones in the photos do not match the actual colour tones.
- The postage stamp for sale is the one shown in the photos. The description is not a detailed account of the item.
- The information provided here is personal opinion and has not been verified.
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