common1900-1945

Costa Rica 1930 Airmail, Ricardo Jiménez Oreamuno

Name: Costa Rica 1930 Airmail, Ricardo Jiménez Oreamuno
Brand: Costa Rica

Costa Rica · 1930 · 10c

This airmail stamp features a portrait of Ricardo Jiménez Oreamuno, who served as President of Costa Rica on three separate occasions. The design is framed by ornate scrollwork, with the denomination '10 CENTIMOS' at the bottom and 'CORREO AEREO' (Air Mail) prominently displayed at the top.

Issued in 1930, this stamp reflects the growing importance of airmail for international communication and commerce in Central America during the early 20th century.

Printing Method

Engraved

Themes

airmail portraits presidents aviation

Catalog Numbers

scottC13

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$0.5

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.25

Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.