Description:
- Used 15 cent postage stamp from Spain, dated 1889. Violet brown in colour.
- On the front, inside a violet brown oval, is a bust of King Alfonso XIII facing right, in violet brown. At the top, the word ‘COMUNICACIONES’ (Communications) is written in violet brown inside a white space. At the bottom, ‘15 CENTIMOS’ in violet brown, inside a white space. All surrounded by watermarks.
- Circular postmark not legible.
- The postmark shows through on the reverse.
- Vertical perforation: 17. Vertical perforations: 16.
- Horizontal perforation: 15. Horizontal perforations: 14.
- Printed on thin, good quality paper, very light off-white, in a single shade of violet brown, very good ink, good printing and poorly centred.
- No distinctive features, marks or contrasts have been found that could provide further information about this postage stamp.
Conservation and Damage:
- General condition: Good.
- The stamp has been recently washed, so it does not retain its gum.
- There are no missing parts or tears in the stamp.
- The perforation has some missing parts.
- The postage stamp shows the deterioration typical of its age.
Comments:
- The measurements are approximate.
- The colours in the photos do not match the actual colours.
- The postage stamp for sale is the one shown in the photos. The description is not a detailed description of the item.
- The information provided here is personal opinion and has not been verified.
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5108 - POSTAGE STAMP. 1889. SPAIN. 15 CÉNTIMOS. USED....