1898 Puerto Príncipe Provisional Stamp
Cuba · 1898 · 3 C. de Peso
A provisional stamp featuring a black handstamped overprint 'HABILITADO' and '3 C. de PESO' along with 'PUERTO PRINCIPE' and '1898' on an underlying stamp, likely a Spanish colonial issue.
Issued during the U.S. occupation of Cuba following the Spanish-American War, this stamp served as a temporary postal solution in Puerto Príncipe (now Camagüey) due to disruptions in regular postal services.
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.
