S285 — Spain. 1926. Pro Cruz Roja Española. Complete Set. EDIFIL 325–338. Mixed Mint Condition.
Identification
Collection ID: S285
Country: Spain
Year of Issue: 1926
Issue: Pro Cruz Roja Española — Spanish Red Cross
Catalogue: EDIFIL 325–338
Composition: Complete set, 14 stamps
Category: Stamps > Europe > Spain
Historical Period: Reign of Alfonso XIII
Condition: Mixed Mint — MNH / MLH / MH
Gum: Original gum present on all 14 stamps, confirmed by owner
Cancellation: No postal cancellations identified
Printing: Recess-engraved (Calcografía)
Printer: Waterlow & Sons, London
Perforation: Catalogue specification; individual gauges not verified
Watermark: Not individually verified
Individual Stamp Inventory
| Internal Ref. | EDIFIL | Denomination | Colour | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S285-01 | 325 | 1 céntimo | Black | Mint, hinge attached |
| S285-02 | 326 | 2 céntimos | Sky blue | Mint, gum present; hinge status unverified |
| S285-03 | 327 | 5 céntimos | Violet-brown | Mint, gum present; hinge status unverified |
| S285-04 | 328 | 10 céntimos | Green | Mint, gum present; hinge status unverified |
| S285-05 | 329 | 15 céntimos | Blackish blue | Mint, gum present; hinge status unverified |
| S285-06 | 330 | 20 céntimos | Violet | Mint, gum present; hinge status unverified |
| S285-07 | 331 | 25 céntimos | Carmine | Mint, gum present; hinge status unverified |
| S285-08 | 332 | 30 céntimos | Blue-green | MH — confirmed, no other faults |
| S285-09 | 333 | 40 céntimos | Blue | MH — confirmed, no other faults |
| S285-10 | 334 | 50 céntimos | Orange | MH — confirmed, no other faults |
| S285-11 | 335 | 1 peseta | Slate grey | Mint, gum present; hinge status unverified |
| S285-12 | 336 | 4 pesetas | Pink-carmine | Mint, gum present; hinge status unverified |
| S285-13 | 337 | 10 pesetas | Brown | Mint, gum present; hinge status unverified |
| S285-14 | 338 | 20 céntimos Urgente | Lilac and brown | Mint, gum present; hinge status unverified |
The internal references S285-01 to S285-14 identify components of the set; they are not separate permanent collection object IDs.
Condition Examination
Complete and apparently unused set of fourteen stamps, with original gum present on every example, as confirmed by the owner.
The reverse photographs show differing degrees of previous mounting, including attached hinges and possible hinge traces. EDIFIL 332, 333 and 334 have been individually examined and confirmed by the owner as MH without additional faults.
The remaining stamps require individual confirmation before assigning definitive MNH, MLH or MH grades. No major paper faults have been independently established for the complete set.
The front images show generally legible designs, varied centring and mostly complete perforations. Exact perforation measurements, gum originality testing and specialist varieties have not been independently verified.
Overall Condition: Mixed Mint, predominantly hinged or hinge-status pending.
Historical and Philatelic Context
Commemorative charity issue released in 1926 to support the Spanish Red Cross (Cruz Roja Española), during the reign of King Alfonso XIII.
The set includes portraits of members of the Spanish royal family and designs connected with the Red Cross campaign. It contains thirteen ordinary postage stamps and one special urgent-mail stamp.
The stamps were produced using recess engraving, characteristic of high-quality commemorative issues of this period.
Valuation and Grading
Collection Value — Complete Set: €60.00
The valuation is for all fourteen stamps together as one complete set. Individual components are not added separately to the collection total.
Collection Grade: 3/5
Investment Grade: 2/5
Content Potential: 5/5
Decision: KEEP — Complete Historical Set.
Upgrade Policy: Retain the complete set. Consider selective replacement of hinged or otherwise inferior examples with MNH copies only when economically justified.
Commercial Status: Private collection — not currently offered for sale.
Outstanding Examination Notes
- Confirm the precise hinge condition of EDIFIL 325–331 and 335–338.
- Verify the specialist catalogue specifications and perforations if the set is prepared for sale.
- Review centring and any gum irregularities of the higher denominations.
- Preserve the set together as one collection object.
Storage: Spanish Classic Album — complete 1926 Spanish Red Cross series, S285.
Record Type: Internal Collector’s Examination Record. Not an independent certificate of authenticity.
