Cuba 1855 Isabella II, 1/2 Real Plata Fuerte, Blue

Cuba · 1855 · 1/2 Real Plata Fuerte

This is the first postage stamp issued for Cuba under Spanish colonial rule. The design features a right-facing portrait of Queen Isabella II of Spain, framed by an ornate oval. The denomination '1/2 R. P. F.' (Real Plata Fuerte) is inscribed at the bottom.

Issued during the Spanish colonial period, this stamp marks the beginning of postal services in Cuba. It was printed in Spain and shipped to the island, reflecting the close administrative ties between Cuba and the Spanish crown.