1931 Republic of Spain Gumersindo de Azcárate 30 Centimos Postage Stamp

This is a vintage postage stamp from the Second Spanish Republic era, featuring a portrait of the philosopher and politician Gumersindo de Azcárate. The stamp is printed in a distinct vibrant reddish-orange or vermilion ink on off-white paper. Centrally, the engraving depicts the subject in profile facing right, characterized by a detailed beard and formal attire. The typography includes 'REPUBLICA ESPAÑOLA' at the top, 'AZCARATE' along the right edge, 'CORREOS' on the left, and a '30 CTS' denomination at the bottom left. The stamp features standard line perforations. Condition-wise, the specimen shows a visible black circular date stamp cancellation (CDS) on the left side, indicating it has been used. The perforations appear relatively intact, though some foxing or light aging is visible on the paper stock. The engraving shows fine cross-hatching and line-work indicative of high-quality intaglio printing typical of early 20th-century European philately. The stamp likely dates to the early years of the Republic, circa 1931-1934, and remains a significant philatelic artifact of Spanish political history.

I have conducted a visual examination of the 1931 Republic of Spain 30 Centimos stamp featuring Gumersindo de Azcárate. This specimen is printed in the characteristic vermilion typography associated with the Edifil #549 / Scott #514 issue. My assessment confirms it is a postally used example, evidenced by a partial circular date stamp (CDS) cancellation. The perforations appear generally complete, though I observe slight rounding at the lower-right corner and minor foxing consistent with the age of the off-white paper stock. The intaglio detail remains sharp, showing these subjects were produced with high artisanal standards. From a market perspective, this is a common definitive issue from the Second Spanish Republic. While historically significant, it was produced in large quantities to meet postal needs. Used examples are abundant in the philatelic market; therefore, value is driven strictly by condition. Comparable sales for single used specimens typically fall below five dollars. Any significant value would require an extremely rare variety or an unusual postal usage on a full cover. Please note that this appraisal is based on digital images alone. A definitive authentication would require physical inspection to check for 'thins,' hinge remnants on the reverse, or chemical cleaning. I would also need to verify the perforation gauge using a precision specialist tool to rule out rarer perforation varieties. For a high-value determination, provenance or a certificate from a recognized body like the Comex (Comisión de Expertos) would be necessary.