rarepre-1900

1860 Cuba Isabel II with Havana Overprint

Name: 1860 Cuba Isabel II with Havana Overprint
Brand: Cuba
Availability: InStock

Cuba · 1860 · Y¼

A brown stamp depicting a profile portrait of Queen Isabella II of Spain, overprinted in black with 'Y¼' for local use in Havana.

Issued in 1860, this stamp reflects a provisional measure by Spanish colonial authorities in Cuba to revalue existing stamps for local postal rates in Havana, creating numerous collectible varieties.

Printing Method

Typography

Themes

royalty portrait overprint provisional

Image: Spanish government for colony of Cuba, 1860 · License: Public domain

Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$2,325

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$1,395

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$775

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$387

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$155

Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.