Stamp Details & Context
- Year & Purpose: Issued in 1896 as a postage-due stamp, converted to Spanish currency denomination “30 centimos.”
- Design & Designer: Part of the “Numeral of Value” series by Gérard Duval. The stamp typically has a red background with a black surcharge, though paler red shades are known variants. Perforation measures approximately 14×13½.
- Catalog Listings: This stamp is often cataloged under the J-series as Scott J3 (for the standard red) or J3a (paler red shade) in many philatelic catalogues.
Summary: At-a-Glance
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Year Issued | 1896 |
| Type | Postage Due, surcharged in centimos (Spanish currency) |
| Design | Numeral of Value by Gérard Duval, with black surcharge on red shade |
| Perforation | ~14×13½ |
| Catalog Numbers | Scott J3 (red), J3a (pale red variant) |
| Used Market Price | Around US $55 for fine used examples |
| Set Value | J1–J4 entire set roughly US $38–63 |
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