Description:
- Used 40 Cents postage stamp from Spain, 1889. Dark brown.
- On the obverse, within a dark brown oval, is the right-facing bust of King Alfonso XIII in dark brown. On the upper side, 'COMUNICACIONES' (COMMUNICATIONS) in dark brown, within a white space. On the lower side, '40 CENTIMOS' in dark brown, within a white space. All surrounded by watermarks.
- The postmark is unreadable.
- The postmark shows through on the reverse.
- Vertical perforation: 17. Vertical perforations: 16.
- Horizontal perforation: 15. Horizontal perforations: 14.
- Printed on good-quality, very light off-white, fine-weight paper in a single-color dark brown. It has very good ink, good embossing, and acceptable centering.
- No hallmarks, marks, or hallmarks have been found that could provide further information about this postage stamp.
Conservation and Damage:
- Overall Condition: Good.
- The stamp has been recently washed, so the gum is gone.
- No visible flaws or tears on the stamp.
- The perforation has some flaws.
- The stamp shows signs of wear due to age.
Comments:
- Measurements are approximate.
- The color tones in the photos are not identical to the actual colors.
- The stamp for sale corresponds to the photos. The description is not a detailed representation of the stamp.
- The information provided here is a personal, unverified opinion.
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5115 - POSTAL STAMP. 1889. SPAIN. 40 CENTS. USED....