Purple Tint Stamp Appraisal

Spain 1909 King Alfonso XIII 'The Cadet' 20 Centimos Stamp (Purple Tint)

This is a used Spanish postage stamp featuring the portrait of King Alfonso XIII of Spain, commonly referred to by collectors as part of the 'Medallion' or 'Cadet' series issued in 1909. The stamp is printed in a light violet or purple monochromatic ink on cream-colored paper. The central vignette depicts the King in military attire facing forward. The ornamentation includes an ornate border with a crown at the top center, and the base of the stamp features the denomination '20 CS' (Centimos) and 'CORREOS ESPANA'. The physical condition of this specimen shows it has been postmarked with a black ink circular cancellation mark that obscures a portion of the portrait and the upper left corner. The perforations appear to be standard gauge but show slight unevenness and minor tone spots along the right edge. There is no visible sign of heavy creasing or thinning from this view, though some light foxing or age-related discoloration is present on the paper's margins. The engraving style represents the intricate craftsmanship typical of the Vaquer type stamps from the early 20th century. This specific stamp was a standard definitive issue during the Constitutional Monarchy of Spain before the advent of the Second Republic.