Bisected 20 Céntimos Stamp with Parilla Cancellation
Cuba · 1868 · 10 céntimos
A bisected half of a 20 céntimos stamp, likely depicting Queen Isabella II, used provisionally as 10 céntimos. It features a distinctive 'Parilla' grid cancellation mark.
This bisected stamp was provisionally used in Cuba during 1868, likely due to a shortage of 10 céntimos stamps. Such provisional issues are common during periods of political instability or supply chain disruptions, such as the Ten Years' War in Cuba.
Printing Method
Engraved
Image: Spanish government for colonial Cuba, 1868. · 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.
