Cuba Provisional Overprint on US Daniel Webster

Cuba · 1899 · 10 centavos

The stamp features a central portrait of Daniel Webster, originally issued as a U.S. 10-cent stamp. It is overprinted with 'CUBA' diagonally and '10 CENTAVOS' horizontally for provisional use.

This stamp was issued during the U.S. occupation of Cuba following the Spanish-American War, serving as a temporary postal solution. It represents a period of significant political transition and U.S. influence in Cuba.