Cuba 1953 Centenary of José Martí Birth

Cuba · 1953 · 2c

This stamp commemorates the 100th anniversary of the birth of José Martí, a pivotal figure in Cuban history. The design features a portrait of Martí, a renowned poet, essayist, and revolutionary philosopher, who became a symbol of Cuba's struggle for independence from Spain.

Issued in 1953, this stamp honors the national hero José Martí, whose ideas and writings fueled the Cuban independence movement in the late 19th century.