Vertical Strip of Three 1981 Spanish Pablo Picasso Centenary Postage Stamps

This item consists of a vertical strip of three unsevered postage stamps issued by the Spanish postal service (Correos) in 1981 to commemorate the birth centenary of Pablo Picasso (1881–1973). Each stamp has a face value of 100 ptas (pesetas). The design features a stylized, colorful cubist or abstract graphic motif typical of Picasso's influence, utilizing a palette of primary colors—red, blue, and yellow—framed by bold black outlines on a white background. The text 'ESPANA' and 'Centenario de Picasso 1881-1973' is printed on the left side, along with the manufacturer mark 'F.N.M.T.' (Fábrica Nacional de Moneda y Timbre). The stamps are printed on perforated paper and appear to be in mint, never-hinged (MNH) condition, showing crisp edges and bright, unfaded colors with no visible signs of cancelation, creasing, or tearing. The vertical alignment remains intact, preserving the original sheet-cut structure. These stamps are reflective of postmodern philatelic design and represent a specific historical tribute to one of Spain's most significant cultural figures of the 20th century.