Lope de Vega — Portrait
Object ID: S404
Country: Spain
Year: 1935
Edifil: 692
Issue: III Centenario de Lope de Vega
Denomination: 50 céntimos
Colour: Dark blue (azul oscuro)
Subject: Portrait of Lope de Vega
Condition: MH
Printing: Recess engraving (calcografía)
Perforation: 11–11½ comb (catalogue; not individually measured)
Description
Third denomination in the four-value 1935 Lope de Vega tercentenary issue, with a richly engraved portrait in deep blue.
Condition examination
Attractive uncancelled front, good centring and largely complete perforations. Original gum present, but large upper reverse mounting remnant with pronounced fibrous residue and adhesive disturbance. Underlying thinning or paper loss cannot be ruled out.
Catalogue and collection assessment
Edifil MNH €37.00; MH €16.00; Used €4.00
Collection Grade: 3/5
Investment Grade: 2/5
AllCollect valuation: €5.00
Decision: KEEP / UPGRADE
