S378 – Spain 1932 – Joaquín Costa – Fomentar el Árbol – 10 céntimos – Edifil 656 – Cancelled
Identification: Spain, 1932. Edifil 656; Joaquín Costa – Fomentar el Árbol. Denomination: 10 céntimos; colour: Light green (verde claro). Condition: Cancelled.
Description
Spanish Second Republic portrait issue commemorating the regenerationist thinker Joaquín Costa, with the inscription Fomentar el árbol.
Condition examination
Moderate centring and generally complete perforations. Wide rectangular mounting-related mark on upper reverse; no clear front cancellation visible despite collector classification as cancelled. Verify physical cancellation before upgrading status.
Printing: Recess printing (calcografía). Perforation: 11¼ comb (catalogue specification, not individually measured).
Catalogue and valuation
Edifil catalogue: MNH €15.00; MH €9.00; Used €0.45. AllCollect valuation: €0.20. Collection Grade: 2.5/5; Investment Grade: 1/5. Decision: KEEP.
