Description:
- Used 25-cent postage stamp from Spain, dated 1922. Carmine colour.
- On the front, inside a slightly rectangular carmine frame, is the bust of King Alfonso XIII facing forward, in white and carmine, above which appears a royal crown. Around the frame is a border with filigree and floral motifs. At the bottom, ‘ESPAÑA’ in white, inside a carmine space. Above it, ‘CORREOS’ in carmine. In each lower corner, “25” and ‘Cs.’ in carmine inside a shield with a white background. Signed ‘E. VAQUER’ in the lower right margin.
- Linear postmark.
- Vertical perforation: 16. Vertical perforations: 15.
- Horizontal perforation: 13. Horizontal perforations: 12.
- Printed on thin, good quality, off-white paper, in a single carmine colour, very good ink, good printing and well centred.
- No distinctive markings, stamps 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 deterioration typical of its age.
Comments:
- 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 based on personal opinions that have not been verified.
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5288 - POSTAGE STAMP. 1922. SPAIN. 25 CÉNTIMOS. USED....