Andorra - Spanish 1948-1953 Definitives - National Symbols
From Stamps of the World
- Issue Date : 1948-1953 (See Captions below each Stamp)
- Note: The Councillor (20c & 25c) is Manuel Areny Bons (1872-1940)
- Designed by : Unknown
- Engraved by: Alfonso López Sanchéz Toda (20c & 25c)
- Printed by : F.N.M.T Government Printers in Madrid
- Print Process : Recess, Except 2c, 5c and 10c printed by Photogravure
- Sheet Format: 100 (10 x 10)
- Stamp Size: 30mm x 26mm or 26mm x 30mm
- Perforations : 4p & 10p Line Perf 10; 2c, 5c & 10c Comb Perf 13:Comb Perf 9½ x 10½; Remainder
- Surprisingly the 2c & 10pta and 1pta (Airmail) were issued in Madrid only. Earliest Known posted in Andorra is the 27th June 1951.
- For details of 1pta Airmail Click on: Andorra - Spanish 1951 Airmail Issue
- For details of 25c Express Value Click on: Andorra - Spanish 1949 Express Letter Stamp
Contents
- 1 Sheet Stamps
- 2 Imperforates
- 3 Imperforate - Die Proofs
- 4 20cts Colour Error
- 5 Non Constant Flaws
- 6 Minor Constant Flaws
- 7 Perforation Errors
- 8 Cover with Error - 10pta Imperf at Left
- 9 Postcard with Error - 10pta Imperf at Bottom
- 10 Top Marginal Blocks
- 11 Plate Blocks
- 12 First Day Covers (Initial Set of 7 Values)
- 13 First Day Covers (Additional Values)
- 14 Maximum Style Cards
Sheet Stamps
Imperforates
- Only Known for the original set of 7 and 25c Express Value
Imperforate - Die Proofs
20cts Colour Error
Non Constant Flaws
- Position varies within the sheet.
Minor Constant Flaws
Perforation Errors
Cover with Error - 10pta Imperf at Left
Postcard with Error - 10pta Imperf at Bottom
Top Marginal Blocks
- (2c, 5c & 10c) No plate or Cylinder Numbers on those stamps printed by Photogravure.
Plate Blocks
First Day Covers (Initial Set of 7 Values)
- Issued on 16th February 1948
First Day Covers (Additional Values)
- Released on the 12th June 1951 in Madrid. The 2c, 1pta Airmail and 10pta
- Earliest recorded with an Andorran Postmark is the 27th June 1951
- Issued on 8th January 1953
