Reintegro Markings
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The “Reintegro” markings were applied to stamps returned to the Post
Office in exchange for newer issues. Translated, the word means ‘return or
exchange’. Stamps are known with manuscript markings or overprinted in
typeset. It is assumed that full sheets of 100 stamps were typeset
overprinted, and that exchanged stamps occurring in less than a full sheet
were probably marked in manuscript. The typeset markings are printed diagonally in purple or violet, in two
known types, both existing on the single die. Type 1 is at an angle of
approximately 35˚ and Type 2 is at an angle of approximately 45˚.
They are somewhat irregularly placed from one stamp to the next on the die. |
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Block of 16 from the Collection of Don Peterson with Typeset overprint
showing different Types. Top row showing Type 2 (45˚) overprint. Bottom row:
First four stamps showing Type 1 (35˚) and last four showing Type 2 (45˚)
overprints. |
Manuscript Markings
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Stamps Known with
‘Reintegro’ in Manuscript:
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Scott # |
Period |
Value |
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46 |
King Amadeo |
62c Violet |
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52 |
King Alfonso XII |
2c Rose |
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79 |
King Alfonso XII |
2-4/8c Ultramarine |
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80 |
King Alfonso XII |
2-4/8c Ultramarine |
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88 |
King Alfonso XII |
25c Dark Brown |
Reintegro Typeset Overprint
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Type 1
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Type 2
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Stamps Known with
Typeset Overprint:
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Scott # |
Period |
Value |
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79 |
King Alfonso XII |
2-4/8c Ultramarine |
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80 |
King Alfonso XII |
2-4/8c Ultramarine |
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88 |
King Alfonso XII |
25c Dark Brown |
Reference: Spanish Period Corner – Reintegro Marking by Don
Peterson (IPPS Newsletter, 3rd Quarter 1997)
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