1898 Puerto Príncipe 3 Centavos Provisional Stamp
Cuba · 1898 · 3 Centavos
A 3 centavos provisional stamp for Cuba, featuring a central numeral '3' with 'PUERTO PRINCIPE' and 'HABILITADO POR LA OCUPACION MILITAR' overprinted on a Spanish colonial stamp.
Issued in Puerto Príncipe during the U.S. military occupation of Cuba following the Spanish-American War, this provisional stamp was overprinted to meet local postal needs.
Printing Method
Typography
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
Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.
