Cuba 1883 'Arañas' Overprints
Cuba · 1883 · 5, 10, 20 centavos
Three Cuban definitive stamps from 1882, featuring the portrait of King Alfonso XII, overprinted in 1883 with intricate 'arañas' (spiders) designs. The image displays the 5, 10, and 20 centavos denominations.
These unique overprints were applied due to a significant theft of 1882 stamps in Cuba, leading to the demonetization of non-overprinted stamps and the creation of these security measures to prevent fraud.
Printing Method
Typography
Image: Spain for colony of Cuba · License: Public domain
Estimated Values by Condition
Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults
Well centered, fresh colors
Nicely centered, minor flaws
Average centering, acceptable
Off-center or visible wear
Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.
