Spain. 1879. King Alonso XII. 25 CÉNTIMOS GREY-BLUE. EDIFIL 204. Cancelled. S204

Spain. 1879. King Alonso XII. 25 CÉNTIMOS GREY-BLUE. EDIFIL 204. Cancelled. S204

SPAIN · 1879 · ALFONSO XII — 25 CÉNTIMOS GREY-BLUE — FIGURED TELEGRAPH PUNCH

Base Catalogue: EDIFIL 204
Issue: 1 May 1879
Colour: Grey-blue (Azul grisáceo)
Printing: Typography
Perforation: 14, comb
Condition: Telegraph-punched; no visible ink cancellation

Special Feature: Regular pattern of circular perforations resembling the characters “T5”, tentatively associated with the Spanish numbered telegraphic punch classifications.

Examination: Complete, clearly formed figurative punch pattern. Outer perforations generally intact. Light grey-blue printed design, good overall centring and relatively clean reverse.

Attribution: Probable telegraphic cancellation. T5 type identification requires comparison with a documented specialist reference. The punched characters must not be interpreted as a year or office number without independent evidence.

Valuation

• Ordinary EDIFIL 204 Used Normal: €1
• Provisional specialist market range: €1–6, depending on confirmed punch type
• Research Collection Valuation: €3

Grades

• Collection Grade: 4/5 (telegraphic-use category)
• Investment Grade: 1/5
• Research Interest: 5/5

Decision: KEEP — Specialist Reference Collection

Research Status: T5 attribution provisional; identify exact punch device and period of use.