Lope de Vega — Theatrical Scene
Object ID: S405
Country: Spain
Year: 1935
Edifil: 693
Issue: III Centenario de Lope de Vega
Denomination: 1 peseta
Colour: Black (negro)
Subject: Scene from El comendador de Ocaña
Condition: MH
Printing: Recess engraving (calcografía)
Perforation: 11–11½ comb (catalogue; not individually measured)
Description
The highest denomination of the four-value 1935 Lope de Vega tercentenary issue, showing a theatrical scene associated with El comendador de Ocaña in an elaborate engraved frame.
Condition examination
Crisp uncancelled black printing, good centring and mostly complete perforations. Original gum present; substantial rectangular mounting remnant on the upper reverse, with fibrous residue and adhesive disturbance. Concealed thinning has not been ruled out.
Catalogue and collection assessment
Edifil MNH €53.00; MH €31.00; Used €2.40
Collection Grade: 3/5
Investment Grade: 2/5
AllCollect valuation: €10.00
Decision: KEEP / UPGRADE
