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This is a 1938 Barcelona submarine post issue, part of a set of six with another 22 "color variations".
This is one of the color variations - were these also valid for postage and
how does their value compare with the original six?
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The stamp you show is part of the imperforate variety
which is about 15/20% dearer than the normal perforate issue. These stamps
were valid for postal use. The 2ptas was issued in the standard colour
of red-brown both perf. and imperf. They also issued a further 4 colour
varieties in perf. and imperf. These colours were: blue, olive, yellow-green
and "malva" (cannot translate it) as per catalogue. The colour varieties
are worth 2/3 times the normal issue and the imperforate are also worth
more. [Jorge Rosas]
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There's also a 1988 souvenir sheet from Spain, perforated (non-postal?) showing three of these
stamps. [Stetson Thomas]
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