Alfonso XIII, Spanish Colonies Postage Due

Name: Alfonso XIII, Spanish Colonies Postage Due
Brand: Spanish Colonies

Spanish Colonies · 1898 · 1c de Peso

This postage due stamp features a right-facing portrait of the young King Alfonso XIII of Spain. The design is framed by ornate scrollwork, with the denomination '1c DE PESO' prominently displayed at the bottom and 'COLONIAS' inscribed at the top, indicating its use across Spanish colonial territories.

Issued in 1898 for use in Cuba, Puerto Rico, and the Philippines, this stamp's release coincided with the Spanish-American War, which resulted in Spain losing these last major overseas colonies.

Printing Method

Typography

Themes

royalty portraits postage-due numerals

Catalog Numbers

scottJ1

edifilNE1

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$25

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$15

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

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