Cuba 1899 Special Delivery (Spelling Error)
Cuba · 1899 · 10 centavos
This 10 centavos Cuban special delivery stamp features the national coat of arms and the inscription 'ENTREGA ESPECIAL IMMEDIATA'. It is notable for the spelling error 'IMMEDIATA' instead of 'INMEDIATA'.
Printed in the US for Cuba shortly after the Spanish-American War, this stamp represents an early postal service issue for independent Cuba, marked by a significant spelling error that was later corrected in 1902.
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Image: U.S. government, printed for occupied Cuba, 1899 · 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.
