S449 – General Franco Definitives – Nine Selected Values
Country: Spain. Period: 1940–1945. Catalogue: Edifil 924–933, selected values, with 1 peseta attribution unresolved. Format: One collection object containing nine individual stamps (not a complete set). Condition: 8 Mint Hinged (MH) and 1 Mint Never Hinged (MNH).
Contents
| Edifil | Denomination | Colour | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 924 | 30 céntimos | blue (azul) | MH |
| 925 | 40 céntimos | grey-green (verde grisáceo) | MH |
| 926 | 45 céntimos | blue (azul) | MH |
| 927 | 50 céntimos | grey (gris) | MH |
| 928 | 60 céntimos | orange (naranja) | MH |
| 929 | 70 céntimos | ultramarine (ultramar) | MH |
| 930 or 931 — identification pending | 1 peseta | black or grey-black (negro / negro gris) | MNH |
| 932 | 2 pesetas | dark brown (castaño oscuro) | MH |
| 933 | 4 pesetas | rose (rosa) | MH |
Identification
General Franco definitive issue showing Francisco Franco and the Spanish coat of arms, without the surname of the engraver beneath the design (sin apellido de grabador). The 1-peseta black/grey-black example may be Edifil 930 or Edifil 931 (1943 printing); exact number remains to be confirmed by colour and printing examination.
Condition
Eight stamps retain large paper hinge remnants, with areas of localized gum disturbance and paper fibres. The 1-peseta stamp is MNH, with no visible hinge remnant on the supplied group scan, as confirmed by the collector. Fronts are generally presentable, although centring and perforation quality vary. No individual expertisation has been completed.
Valuation and decision
AllCollect valuation: €30.00 (PROVISIONAL; subject to confirmation of the 1-peseta Edifil number). Collection Grade: 3/5. Investment Grade: 2/5. Decision: KEEP / RESEARCH. Keep this material as one collection object, without assigning nine separate S-numbers.
