Spain – 1868-74 issues

The 1868 Glorious Revolution removed Isabella II from the throne. A provisional government was installed. In 1872, the monarchy was restored.  File:Spain quartercent blk 4 kingdom.jpg|1872 ¼c block of 4. Note the shape of the crown. File:Spain 1872 2c.jpg|1872 2c value. File:Spain Amadeo 40c.jpg|1872 40c Amadeo. File:Spain Amadeo 1p.jpg|1872 1 peso Amadeo. File:Spain De la Torre.jpg|1870 1m "España". File:Spain green quarterc blk4.jpg|1873 ¼c block of 4. Note the different crown. File:Spain seated Espana.jpg|1873 2c seated "España". File:Spain justice.jpg|1874 25c "Justice". File:Spain 10c arms.jpg|1874 10c arms. 
 * Old Isabella II stamps were overprinted by various regions at this time in various styles, reading "HABILITADO POR LA NACION" or "Habilitado por la Junta Revolucionaria" (Asturias) or "HPN" (Toruel province).
 * In 1870, the Duke de la Torre Regency issue featured the allegorical image of "España".
 * Beginning in 1872, a new series featuring portraits of King Amadeo was issued, three-quarter views for the centavo values and profile views for the peso values. This included a small ¼c value in ultramarine and 2c and 5c numeral designs.
 * However in 1873, a republic was established with a ¼c now in green and with a different crown. Higher values beginning at 2c showed an image of a seated "España" facing left.
 * In 1874, a seated "Justice" design (facing right) was issued.
 * In 1874, a 10c red brown stamp headed COMMUNICACIONES was issued.