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1899 Cuba 5 Cent Postage Due (US Administration)
Cuba · 1899 · 5¢
A 5 cent US postage due stamp, overprinted for use in Cuba during the US administration, featuring a large numeral '5' and 'POSTAGE DUE'.
Issued during the US military occupation of Cuba following the Spanish-American War, this stamp reflects the transitional period of Cuban postal services under American administration.
Printing Method
Engraved
Image: U.S. Post Office Department · License: Public domain
Estimated Values by Condition
Superb(S)
$300Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults
Extremely Fine(XF)
$180Well centered, fresh colors
Very Fine(VF)
$100Nicely centered, minor flaws
Fine(F)
$50Average centering, acceptable
Good(G)
$20Off-center or visible wear
Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.
