Spain 1850 Queen Isabella II
Spain · 1850 · 6 Cuartos
This stamp features a right-facing portrait of Queen Isabella II, the reigning monarch of Spain at the time. As the first postage stamp issued by Spain, it is a classic of philately, known for its simple yet elegant design printed in black on grayish paper. The denomination '6 CUARTOS' is inscribed below the portrait, with 'FRANCO' and 'CORREOS' on the left and right sides respectively.
Issued on January 1, 1850, this stamp marked Spain's entry into the postal reform movement that began with Great Britain's Penny Black a decade earlier. It standardized postal rates within the country, making mail more accessible to the general public.
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