Spain year 1961 stamps blocks Velazquez art
This set was issued in 1961, which was near the 300th anniversary of the artist’s death (he died in 1660).
Stamp Details
- Country: Spain
- Year of Issue: 1961
- Theme: Art – Paintings by Diego Velázquez
- Set Composition: The main commemorative issue consists of four definitive stamps depicting different Velázquez paintings.
- Scott Catalog Numbers: The four main stamps are Scott Nos. 983–986.
- “MSS Set”: The “MSS” (or “MS”) in your query refers to the Miniature Sheets or Souvenir Sheets that were issued in conjunction with the main stamps.
Paintings Featured on the Main Stamps (Scott 983–986)
| Scott No. | Denomination | Velázquez Painting |
| 983 | 25 Céntimos | A detail from “Las Meninas” (The Maids of Honor) |
| 984 | 50 Céntimos | “The Triumph of Bacchus” (Los Borrachos) |
| 985 | 1.50 Pesetas | “The Surrender of Breda” (Las Lanzas) |
| 986 | 3 Pesetas | “The Infanta Margarita” (a portrait of the young princess) |
The Miniature Sheets (MSS / Souvenir Sheets)
In addition to the four main postage stamps, Spain also issued four Miniature Sheets (often designated with a “B” or “BF” prefix in specialized catalogs like Yvert, or as a set of blocks). These sheets typically contained one stamp from the set and surrounding commemorative text or artwork.
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