uncommonpre-1900

Philippines 1898 King Alfonso XIII Postal Reply Card

Name: Philippines 1898 King Alfonso XIII Postal Reply Card
Brand: Philippines

Philippines · 1898 · 5m

This is a postal reply card from the Spanish colonial period in the Philippines. The imprinted stamp features a portrait of the young King Alfonso XIII of Spain. The card was intended for a reply to be sent back to the original sender.

Issued in the final year of Spanish rule, this card was produced just before the Spanish-American War, which resulted in the Philippines being ceded to the United States.

Printing Method

Typography

Themes

royalty postal-stationery portraits

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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

$10

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.