Emilio Castelar

 Spain 1935 (ES)

Emilio Castelar was President of the First Spanish Republic in 1873. Famous for his oratory, he tried to unite the country during a period of chaos and deep civil wars.

 

Stamp: Spain, Commemorative Issue – “Portrait of Emilio Castelar” – 20 Céntimos, Blue (Issue: 1931–1932, Personalities - Second Spanish Republic)
Postmark: Barcelona, Circular Date Stamp “BARCELONA (9)” – Dated 12 OCT 35, indicating processing at the Barcelona postal office during the Republican period.
Postcard: Monochrome printed portrait of Emilio Castelar, Spanish statesman and President of the First Spanish Republic (1873–1874). (edition unknown).

Concordance:

- Thematic: Both stamp and postcard depict Emilio Castelar, reinforcing the historical and political theme of Spanish Republicanism.

- Geographic: Cancellation from Barcelona, a major Spanish city, aligns with the national context of the subject.

- Temporal: The postmark date (1935) coincides with the Second Spanish Republic era and the validity period of the stamp, ensuring temporal concordance.