Spain 1860 Queen Isabella II

Spain · 1860 · 4 Cuartos

This stamp features a left-facing portrait of Queen Isabella II of Spain, framed within an oval. The design is notable for its simplicity, with the country name 'ESPANA' at the top and the denomination '4 CUARTOS' at the bottom. The corners are adorned with simple ornamental spandrels.

Issued during the reign of Queen Isabella II, this stamp was part of a series that updated the country's postal designs. This period in Spanish history was marked by political instability and the lead-up to the Glorious Revolution of 1868, which would eventually depose the queen.