Cuba Telegraph Stamp, 1881

Cuba · 1881 · 10c de Peso

This stamp features the Cuban coat of arms at its center, flanked by ornate scrollwork. The inscription "TELEGRAFOS" appears at the top, with the denomination "10 CENTAVOS DE PESO" at the bottom, indicating its specific use for telegraph services rather than standard postage.

Issued under Spanish colonial rule, this stamp represents the development of modern communication infrastructure in Cuba during the late 19th century. Telegraph stamps were a common form of revenue collection for this specific government service.