1898 Cuba Puerto Príncipe 3 Centavos Provisional Stamp
Cuba · 1898 · 3 C. de Peso
The stamp features a large numeral '3' in the center, overprinted with 'HABILITADO POR LA O. MILITAR' at the top and 'PUERTO PRINCIPE' at the bottom, along with '3 C. DE PESO' below the numeral.
This provisional stamp was issued by the U.S. military during its occupation of Cuba in 1898, specifically for use in Puerto Príncipe, reflecting the transitional postal administration following the Spanish-American War.
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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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