30 Cts Stamp Appraisal

1964 Spain 25 Years of Peace (XXV Años de Paz) 30 Cts Postage Stamp

This is a vertical rectangular postage stamp from Spain, issued in 1964 as part of the 'XXV Años de Paz' (25 Years of Peace) series, commemorating the end of the Spanish Civil War. The stamp features a graphic design depicting athletics, specifically a runner in a starting position in the foreground colored in warm orange and white, with a javelin thrower in the background rendered in a cool light blue. The background is a solid deep teal or dark blue. Textual elements include 'CORREOS' at the top, the denomination '30 CTS' in the top right corner, 'XXV AÑOS DE PAZ' along the left vertical margin, and 'ESPAÑA' centered at the bottom. Small artist or printer signatures are visible at the very bottom edge. The stamp has standard perforations, which appear mostly intact, though some slight irregularities are visible on the right edge. The coloring remains vibrant without significant fading. Condition-wise, it appears to be an unused (mint) or lightly hinged specimen with no visible postmark cancellations. The paper shows minor signs of aging but lacks major creases or tears. The typography and illustration reflect the mid-century modern graphic style prevalent in Spanish philately during the Franco era.