Bernardino Rivadavia 10 Centavos Postal Stamp

This item is a used postal stamp from Argentina, featuring a portrait of Bernardino Rivadavia, the first president of Argentina. The stamp is rectangular with perforated edges, indicative of its function as a postage stamp. Its primary colors are a rich brown and off-white/cream, executed in a monochromatic style. The image depicts a bust of Rivadavia, looking slightly to the right, rendered with fine line engraving that gives texture to his hair, ruffled cravat, and patterned coat. Above the portrait, the inscription 'REPUBLICA ARGENTINA' is clearly visible in a decorative serif font within a rectangular border. Below the portrait, 'BERNARDINO RIVADAVIA' is inscribed in a smaller, sans-serif font. In the bottom right corner, the denomination '10 C.' is prominently displayed within a square frame. The overall design suggests a classical or historical style, likely dating from the early to mid-20th century, a common period for such commemorative stamps. The stamp exhibits visible signs of use, including a clear, though partially obscured, cancellation mark that appears to be a date or numerical postmark in black ink, extending across the upper left and central portions of the portrait and the top inscription. The perforations are generally intact, although some minor wear or slight irregularities might be present around the edges, consistent with handling and removal from a sheet. The paper appears to be of standard stamp quality, with no significant tears or creases immediately discernible, suggesting it has been reasonably well-preserved despite its use.