Title:
Primer Centenario Unión Postal Universal (UPU) 1874–1974 – Airship/Dirigible
Description:
Postage stamp from República de Guinea Ecuatorial (Equatorial Guinea). Inscription at top: ”GUINEA ECUATORIAL”. Curved text across top band reads ”PRIMER CENTENARIO UNION POSTAL UNIVERSAL 1874 1974” with UPU postal horn emblem centered. Main vignette shows a large dirigible/airship (zeppelin-style) on the ground with small figures standing nearby and a vintage coach/bus-like vehicle to the right; landscape with sky behind. Denomination ”1,50” with currency text ”EKUELE” visible at lower left. Stamp appears used with a black cancellation/pen mark near upper left. Perforated edges visible.
Country:
Equatorial Guinea
Denomination:
1.50 Ekuele
Type of Stamp:
Commemorative postage stamp (likely from a set and/or part of a related souvenir sheet issue)
Issue Date:
1974-01-01
Color:
Multicolor (dominant brown/orange frame; blue/teal airship; yellow/cream background)
Emission:
Centenary of the Universal Postal Union (UPU) / Primer Centenario Unión Postal Universal 1874–1974
Series:
Primer Centenario Unión Postal Universal (UPU) 1874–1974 (Equatorial Guinea, 1974)
Catalog Numbers:
Michel 382/388; Yvert 46-A 31; Domfil 974.62/68 (series listing reference; exact single-stamp number not recalled from sources)
Date Added:
2023-07-01 11:59:27
Themes:
UPU centenary; postal history; aviation; airships/dirigibles; transportation
Automatic Estimated Value:
~$5.57
Automatic Estimated Date:
2026-01-31
Date Added:
2023-07-01 11:59:27
