Spain 1976 Hispanidad Stamp - Iglesia de Nicoya, Costa Rica

This is a collectible postage stamp issued by Spain in 1976 as part of the 'Hispanidad' series. The stamp features a central illustration of the Iglesia de Nicoya, an historic colonial church located in Costa Rica, rendered in a painterly style with warm ochre, orange, and tan tones. The church is framed by green foliage and a blue-washed sky. Text at the top reads 'HISPANIDAD 1976', while the bottom section identifies the location as 'IGLESIA DE NICOYA COSTA RICA'. The denomination is '1 PTA' (Peseta), and the issuing authority is marked as 'CORREOS ESPAÑA'. Small text in the bottom right corner indicates 'F.N.M.T.', referring to the Fabrica Nacional de Moneda y Timbre, the Spanish mint. The stamp features standard gauge perforations on all four sides. Physically, the stamp appears to be in unused or lightly hinged condition, with crisp edges and no visible heavy cancel marks. The colors remain vibrant without significant fading. The paper shows minimal yellowing, consistent with its age of nearly five decades. This represents a piece of philatelic history documenting Spanish cultural ties with Latin America.