Spain postage stamps year 1930 Airmail Scott c53

Spain postage stamps year 1930 Airmail Scott c53 MLH

Spain 1930 Airmail — Scott C53

• Issue: Commemorative Airmail for the Seville–Barcelona International Exposition (Exposición Internacional de Barcelona, 1929–1930).
• Date issued: May 10, 1930
• Series: Part of a special airmail set (Scott C46–C53).
• Design:
  • Features the monoplane “Cuatro Vientos” flying over Madrid, with the Royal Palace below.
  • Denomination: 10 Pesetas.
• Color: Dark brown.
• Printing method: Engraved.
• Size: Large format stamp.
• Quantity issued: Very limited — only 50,000 printed.
• Catalog info (approximate, varies with condition & catalog edition):
  • Mint: Scarce, high catalogue value (hundreds of USD).
  • Used: Even scarcer postally, as most were saved mint.

This issue is highly prized among classic Spanish airmails because of its limited print run and attractive design.