Spain. 1854. Coat of Arms — 4 Cuartos Carmine. EDIFIL 33. Cancelled. S144

SPAIN — 1854 — Coat of Arms — 4 Cuartos Carmine

• EDIFIL: 33
• Issue date: 1 November 1854
• Design: Spanish Royal Coat of Arms
• Colour: Carmine
• Printing: Typography
• Paper: Thin white paper (Papel blanco delgado)
• Perforation: Imperforate (Sin dentar)
• Condition: Used
• Cancellation: Black parrilla (grid/bar cancellation), probable; heavy
• Margins: Four narrow margins; irregular right edge
• Reverse: Extensive discolouration and design show-through
• Faults: Paper staining; possible minor right-edge damage
• Grade: Below Fine to Fine Used, provisional
• EDIFIL catalogue value: €2 (Normal Used)
• Estimated retail value: €0.50–1
• AllCollect valuation: €1
• Collection grade: C
• Investment grade: C
• Decision: KEEP — main collection, UPGRADE recommended
• Reference value: Example of thin paper, typography, black parrilla cancellation and aged paper
• Printed Examination Card: Not required