Spain. 1870. Allegory of Spain. Definitives Issue. 25 Milésimas de Escudo Pale Lilac. EDIFIL 106. Cancelled. S170

SPAIN — 1870 — Allegory of Spain — 25 Milésimas de Escudo Pale Lilac

• EDIFIL: 106
• Issue Date: 1 January 1870 (series); exact denomination date not separately confirmed
• Period: Provisional Government / Regency of General Serrano
• Design: Allegorical female representation of Spain, facing forward
• Denomination: 25 Milésimas de Escudo
• Colour: Pale Lilac (Lila pálido)
• Printing: Typography
• Paper: White, unevenly age-toned
• Watermark: None
• Perforation: 14 comb (Dentado 14 de peine)
• Condition: Used
• Cancellation: Very heavy black horizontal barred cancellation, exact subtype unidentified
• Centring: Fine–Very Fine
• Perforation Condition: Mostly complete, minor irregularities
• Reverse: Extensive yellow-brown discolouration in upper half; possible old adhesive or moisture stain
• Visible Faults: Strong staining and intrusive cancellation; no clear major paper loss
• Overall Grade: Fair Used
• EDIFIL Catalogue Value: €8 Normal Used / €13 Lujo Used
• Estimated Retail Value: €1–3
• AllCollect Valuation: €2
• Collection Grade: 2/5
• Investment Grade: 1/5
• Content Potential: 3/5 — Barred cancellations and allegorical issues of 1870
• Decision: KEEP / UPGRADE
• Upgrade Priority: Medium
• Printed Examination Card: Not required