Cuba 1905 Special Delivery Stamp, 10c Dark Blue
Cuba · 1905 · 10c
This special delivery stamp features a dynamic central vignette of a messenger riding a motorcycle, symbolizing speed and efficiency. The design is framed by ornate scrollwork, with 'REPUBLICA DE CUBA' inscribed at the top and 'ENTREGA INMEDIATA' (Immediate Delivery) below. The denomination '10 CENTAVOS' is prominently displayed at the bottom.
Issued in 1905 during the first U.S. intervention period in Cuba, this stamp was part of a series to facilitate expedited mail services, reflecting the modernization of the postal system.
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