Spanish Colonies, 1855 Alfonso XII
Spanish Colonies · 1855 · 2c
This stamp is the first general issue for the Spanish Colonies, featuring a portrait of Queen Isabella II of Spain. The design is simple, with the Queen's profile facing left, surrounded by an ornate frame with the denomination '2c' at the bottom. It was intended for use across various Spanish overseas territories.
Issued during the reign of Queen Isabella II, this stamp standardized postage for the Spanish colonial empire, which at the time included Cuba, Puerto Rico, and the Philippines.
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