26 Peseta Stamp Appraisal

1983 Spanish 26 Peseta Podenco Ibicenco Postage Stamp

This is a rectangular, perforated postage stamp issued by Spain (Corréos España) in 1983 as part of a series dedicated to Spanish dog breeds. The stamp features a central illustration of a Podenco Ibicenco (Ibizan Hound) in three-quarter profile. The dog is rendered with reddish-brown and white coloration, characteristic of the breed, set against a muted green oval background. To the right, the text 'ESPAÑA correos' is printed in a modern, outlined sans-serif font. The denomination '26 PTA' (pesetas) is located in the upper right corner. Small-printed text at the bottom right identifies the breed as 'PODENCO IBICENCO' followed by the year '1983'. At the bottom left, the acronym 'F.N.M.T.' denotes the printer, Fábrica Nacional de Moneda y Timbre. The stamp appears to be in unused or lightly used condition, with intact perforations and no visible postmarks or heavy cancellations. The color registration is precise, indicative of high-quality national mint printing. The paper shows slight natural aging but remains bright, with no significant tears, thinning, or creasing apparent in the image.