Cuba 1902 1c green, José Martí

Cuba · 1902 · 1c

This definitive stamp features a portrait of José Martí, a pivotal figure in Cuban independence. The design is simple and elegant, focusing on the bust of Martí framed by ornate scrollwork, with the denomination and country name clearly displayed. This issue was part of the first set of stamps issued by the Republic of Cuba after the end of the U.S. military administration.

Issued in 1902, this stamp marks the establishment of the Republic of Cuba. José Martí (1853-1895) was a national hero, poet, and revolutionary philosopher who became a symbol of Cuba's fight for independence from Spain.