Juan Carlos I Appraisal

Spansh Postage Stamp Block of King Juan Carlos I (30 PTA)

This item is a philatelic block consisting of nine (3x3) unused Spanish postage stamps featuring the portrait of King Juan Carlos I. Each stamp has a face value of 30 Pesetas (PTA). The stamps are printed in a deep slate-green or dark teal monochrome hue on white paper. The portrait shows the monarch in a three-quarter profile facing left, wearing a formal suit and tie. Below the portrait, the text 'ESPAÑA' is prominently displayed, with 'CORREOS' (Post) and the initials 'F.N.M.T.' underneath, indicating they were produced by the Fábrica Nacional de Moneda y Timbre, the Spanish royal mint. The block appears to be in Mint Never Hinged (MNH) condition, with intact perforations and no visible postmarks or cancellations. The centering of the stamps within the perforations varies slightly across the block, a common trait for the period. There is no visible sign of foxing, creasing, or tearing. This definitive series was issued in the late 1970s and 1980s following the king’s accession to the throne in 1975, reflecting the transition of the Spanish state during that era. The print quality is consistent with intaglio or high-quality lithographic methods of the time, showing fine detail in the facial features and hair.