Slovakia 1927 'L'espagnol' Postage Due Error

Name: Slovakia 1927 'L'espagnol' Postage Due Error
Brand: Slovakia

Slovakia · 1927 · 50h

This is a 50h postage due stamp from the 1927 series, which was printed in Prague. The stamp is famous for a significant printing error where the inscription 'PORTO' was misspelled as 'POSTA' on one stamp in the sheet. This error occurred because a single cliché from a Yugoslavian stamp plate was mistakenly inserted into the Slovakian printing plate.

Known as 'L'espagnol' by some collectors, this error stamp is one of the greatest rarities of Slovakian and Czechoslovakian philately. Its unique origin story, involving a mix-up of printing plates from two different countries, makes it highly sought after.

Printing Method

Typography

Themes

postage-due error rarity

Catalog Numbers

sgD22a

scottJ22a

michelP22 PF I

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$250,000

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$200,000

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$150,000

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$100,000

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$50,000

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