1899 Puerto Rico Postage Due, U.S. Overprint
Puerto Rico · 1899 · 10 Cents
A rectangular 10 Cents U.S. Postage Due stamp, featuring the numeral '10' in an ornate frame, overprinted diagonally with 'PUERTO RICO'. The design includes 'POSTAGE DUE' at the top and 'U.S. POSTAGE' below.
This stamp signifies the transition of Puerto Rico from Spanish to U.S. control following the Spanish-American War in 1898. The overprint indicates the provisional use of U.S. stamps in the newly acquired territory before specific issues were produced.
Printing Method
Engraved
Image: U.S. government, printed for occupied Puerto Rico, 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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