Spain, Alfonso XIII, 1898-99 'Cadet' Issue

Name: Spain, Alfonso XIII, 1898-99 'Cadet' Issue
Brand: Spain

Spain · 1898 · 15c

This definitive stamp features a right-facing portrait of the young King Alfonso XIII as a boy, often referred to as the 'Cadet' issue. The design is framed by ornate scrollwork, with the denomination '15 CENTIMOS' at the bottom and 'ESPAÑA' at the top. This particular issue was part of a long-running series depicting the king at various stages of his youth.

Issued during the regency of his mother, Maria Christina of Austria, this stamp circulated during a pivotal time for Spain, which included the Spanish-American War of 1898.

Printing Method

Typography

Themes

royalty portraits children king-alfonso-xiii

Catalog Numbers

sg298

scott258

michel119

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$0.5

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.25

Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.