23/07/2023
📚 Here's a fascinating stamp from Spain, featuring the illustrious author Vicente Blasco Ibáñez. Known not only as a writer but also as a journalist and politician, Ibáñez was a man of many talents. This dark red-brown stamp, issued in April 1934, is part of the 'Famous People' series and celebrates his contribution to Spanish literature and society. 🖋️🇪🇸
Did you know that Vicente Blasco Ibáñez is best known for his novel 'The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse', which was later adapted into a Hollywood movie? 🎥📖
This 22 x 26 mm stamp, created by designers Camilo Delhom Rodríguez, José Luis Sánchez-Toda, and Pedro Pascual Escribano, beautifully captures the spirit of Ibáñez. The stamp, with a face value of 5 Spanish céntimo, was printed by the Fábrica Nacional de Moneda y Timbre-Real Casa de la Moneda using the recess printing technique.
If this piqued your curiosity, hit the heart button and share your thoughts in the comments! ❤️ How many of you have read any works by Vicente Blasco Ibáñez? 📖