1948 Spanish 70 Cents Galleon Postage Stamp

This is a rectangular, perforated postage stamp from Spain (España) issued in the late 1940s, specifically around 1948. The stamp is printed in a muted violet or lavender monochrome ink on cream-colored paper. The central illustration depicts a highly detailed 16th-century Spanish galleon ship under full sail on a choppily rendered sea, reflecting meticulous engraving techniques. In the upper left corner, the denomination '70 CTS' is clearly visible, while 'CORREOS' runs vertically along the right edge. 'ESPANA' is printed in bold capitals at the bottom. Small text at the base identifies the designer or engraver as 'GALEON' on the left and the printer 'F.N.M.T.' (Fábrica Nacional de Moneda y Timbre) on the right. The stamp shows a circular black postmark cancellation over the bottom center and right sections, indicating it has been through the postal system. The perforations appear largely intact, though there is slight unevenness typical of used specimens. The overall condition is good for a circulated stamp, exhibiting moderate age-toning but no major tears or thinning in the visible surface.