Puerto Principe Provisional Stamp
Cuba · 1899 · 5 C. de Peso
A provisional stamp from Puerto Principe, Cuba, featuring the text 'HABILITADO POR LA NACION' and '5 C. de PESO' within a simple rectangular frame.
Issued in 1899 during the transitional period after the Spanish-American War, this stamp served as a provisional local issue for Puerto Principe (now Camagüey) before standardized Cuban postal services were fully established.
Printing Method
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Image: Overprinted locally for the United States administration 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.
