King Alfonso XIII and Camel Rider

Name: King Alfonso XIII and Camel Rider
Brand: Spanish West Africa

Spanish West Africa · 1949 · 1 Pta

This stamp features a dual portrait design. On the left is a profile of King Alfonso XIII of Spain, and on the right is a depiction of a local man riding a camel. The design highlights the connection between the Spanish monarchy and its colonial territory in West Africa.

This was the first postage stamp issued specifically for Spanish West Africa, a territory formed in 1946 by uniting the colonies of Río de Oro and Saguia el-Hamra. The stamp's issuance marked the formal establishment of postal services for the newly consolidated colony.

Printing Method

Photogravure

Themes

royalty portraits animals camels transportation deserts

Catalog Numbers

sg1

scott1

michel1

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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.