Spain. 1876. King Alonso XII. 1 PESETA BLUE. EDIFIL 180. Cancelled. S195

Spain. 1876. King Alonso XII. 1 PESETA BLUE. EDIFIL 180. Cancelled. S195

SPAIN · 1876 · ALFONSO XII — 1 PESETA BLUE

EDIFIL: 180 — possible 180T (telegraphic punch)
Issue: 1 June 1876
Printing: Engraved / Calcography
Watermark: Castle (Castillo), catalogue specification
Perforation: 14½, line perforated
Condition: Used — ink cancelled and punched

CANCELLATION

Heavy black ink cancellation across the front, together with a circular punch penetrating the paper. The punched paper disc remains partially attached, rather than being completely removed (taladrado con disco parcialmente adherido).

EXAMINATION

Strong blue impression; portrait remains visible despite intrusive cancellation. Generally complete perforations. Reverse shows mild upper-edge toning and a circular punch with a retained paper flap. No additional major tear confirmed.

SPECIALIST NOTE

Possible telegraphic or administrative punch cancellation. EDIFIL 180T is a recognised commercial specialist classification for punched telegraphic-use examples, but attribution of this particular specimen remains unverified.

VALUATION

• EDIFIL 180 Used Normal: €9.
• Telegraphic punched reference: €7.25 catalogue value quoted by specialist dealer.
• Estimated retail value: €2–5.
• Collection valuation: €4 (provisional).

Collection Grade: 2/5
Investment Grade: 1/5
Content Potential: 5/5

Collection Decision: KEEP — SPECIALIST REFERENCE
Commercial Status: NOT FOR SALE

Preserve the partially attached punched disc. Do not separate, flatten or attempt repair. No expert certificate.