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.
Printing Method
Engraved
Image: U.S. government, printed for occupied Cuba, 1899 · 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
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