Spanish Colonies, Alfonso XIII, 1898
Spanish Colonies · 1898 · 1m de Peso
This stamp features a left-facing portrait of the young King Alfonso XIII of Spain. The design is framed by ornate scrollwork, with the inscription 'COLONIAS' at the top and the denomination '1M DE PESO' at the bottom. This was the first general issue stamp for all Spanish colonies.
Issued in 1898, this stamp circulated during the Spanish-American War, a pivotal conflict that resulted in Spain losing its principal overseas colonies, including Cuba, Puerto Rico, and the Philippines.
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