The first Spanish stamps reproduce the image of Isabella II, queen o Spain from 1833 until 1868. The same stamp was issued in different colours and face values.
6.227.090 of these black stamps were sold during 1850. However, only five envelopes bearing it have survived.
On 7 January 2025, this self-adhesive stamp was issued to commemorate the 175th anniversary.
(This is the I-post for A-Z Sunday Stamps.)
Wow, only 5 have survived? Interesting. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteOnly five on envelopes. I guess there are some more stamps of these around.
DeleteGreat info on this stamp and a bit of postal history! Love reading these facts.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Marina. I like to learn about postal history too :)
DeleteIs nice to see a queen other than QEII. From your link, I'm wondering why her profile changed?
ReplyDeleteI wonder, too. I have not found out the reason.
DeleteAnd yet... It is QEII all the same... Just not that QEII😀
ReplyDeleteRight! :DDD
DeleteCurious only 5 survive on envelopes still I did read on your link she was the Queen of Sad Mischance. What a life, and times she lived through. Never a dull moment!
ReplyDeleteShe had an interesting life, certainly!
DeleteNot as complimentary an image as some I've seen! She looks a bit jowly.
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