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.