North Morocco, Spanish Post Offices, 1903

Name: North Morocco, Spanish Post Offices, 1903
Brand: Spanish Morocco

Spanish Morocco · 1903 · 5c

This stamp features a portrait of the young King Alfonso XIII of Spain. It is part of the first series issued specifically for the Spanish Post Offices in Northern Morocco, overprinted on a contemporary Spanish stamp. The overprint reads 'CORREO ESPAÑOL / MARRUECOS' in a distinctive rectangular frame.

Issued for use in the Spanish sphere of influence in Morocco before the formal establishment of the Spanish protectorate in 1912, these stamps mark the beginning of a distinct postal administration for the region.

Printing Method

Typography

Themes

royalty portraits heads-of-state king-alfonso-xiii

Catalog Numbers

sg1

scott1

michel1

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$25

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$18

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$12

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.