S376 – Spain 1931 – Official Airmail, III Pan-American Postal Union Congress – 5 céntimos – Edifil 630 – MH
Identification: Spain, 1931. Edifil 630; Official Airmail, III Pan-American Postal Union Congress. Denomination: 5 céntimos; colour: Yellowish brown. Condition: MH.
Description
Official airmail issue of the Third Pan-American Postal Union Congress; engraved aircraft and Spanish cityscape with carmine OFICIAL overprint.
Condition examination
Sharp image and good centring. Substantial rectangular hinge or mounting disturbance on original-gum reverse; check for hidden thinning.
Printing: Recess printing (calcografía), typographic overprint. Perforation: 12 line (catalogue specification, not individually measured).
Catalogue and valuation
Edifil catalogue: MNH €0.35; MH €0.25; Used €0.25. AllCollect valuation: €0.20. Collection Grade: 3.5/5; Investment Grade: 1/5. Decision: KEEP.
