U.S. Provisional Stamp for Cuba, Puerto Príncipe, 1898
Cuba · 1898 · 10 C. de Peso
The stamp features a profile portrait of a young King Alfonso XIII of Spain, overprinted with 'PUERTO PRINCIPE' at the top and '1898' at the bottom. The original stamp's denomination of '10 C. DE PESO' is visible at the bottom.
This provisional stamp was issued by U.S. forces in Puerto Príncipe, Cuba, in December 1898, following the Spanish-American War. It represents the transitional period of U.S. military occupation after Spanish colonial rule.
Printing Method
Engraved
Image: U.S. government, printed for occupied Cuba, 1898 · 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
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