Cuba 1874 Bisected Stamp on Cover

Cuba · 1874 · 5 c. de escudo

A diagonally bisected 10 centimos de escudo stamp of Cuba, featuring a profile portrait, affixed to a folded letter. The bisect was used to pay a 5 centimos rate from Laguna La Grande to New York.

This bisected stamp illustrates a common postal practice in the 19th century where stamps were cut in half to serve as lower denominations, often due to shortages of specific values. It represents a fascinating aspect of postal history and resourcefulness.