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A country's philatelic legacy provides a glimpse into its history. Below is a listing of Cuban stamps from 1855 to 1960. The list is presented in chronological order so that you can follow the various historical periods.

From 1855 to 1898 you will see the stamps issued by Spain during the Colonial Period, which are mostly royalty portraits and national symbols. Notice the early imperforated stamps before 1867. Before perforations came into use, stamps were cut from the sheet with small blades.

As the US forces occupied Cuba and the Spanish American War concluded with the Treaty of Paris in 1898, a set of US stamps were overprinted to be used in Cuba. Soon after, still under US administration, the first stamps of the Republic of Cuba were issued.

In the 1940s and 1950s the larger sets such as Columbus, Maceo, Marti, flag, and other issues are masterpieces of design and engraving.

Each stamp, in many instances, depicts an episode of Cuba's history. Some salute Cuba's national heroes. Others promote Cuba's national products or commemorate special events.

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Used		 Condition Price
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Cuba 1-4
 1855 The first issue of Cuba and Puerto Rico as colonies of Spain. Queen Isabella II. Imperforated.CLICK ON IMAGES TO ENLARGE. Used  Hinge Removed   31.00
Cuba 5-8
 1855 In 1855 and 1856 numbers 3 and 4 were surcharged Y 1/4 for use inside Havana city limits. Y= Ynterior   NOT FOR SALE. GALLERY ONLY  0.01 SOLD
Cuba 9-11
 1856 Queen Isabella II issue of 1856. Used  Hinge Removed   31.00 SOLD
Cuba 12-14
 1857 The 1857 issue. Queen Isabella II. New  Hinge Removed Set soft on gum.  26.00
Cuba 16-21
 1862 Queen Isabella II issues from 1862 to 1864. Number 19 is used. New  Hinge Removed Hinge remnants and gum disturbance as expected.  78.00
Cuba 22
 1866 Queen Isabella II. Scott 17 overprinted. Nice Margins. New  Hinge Removed   51.00 SOLD
Cuba 23-26
 1866 Queen Isabella II full issue of 1866 Used  Hinge Removed   41.00
Cuba 27-30
 1867 Queen Isabella II. 28 used. First perforated stamps of Cuba. New  Hinge Removed   75.00
Cuba 31-34
 1868 The 1868 issue. Queen Isabella II. New  Hinge Removed Very fresh.  51.00 SOLD
Cuba 35-37
 1868 31-34 overprinted "Habilitados por la Nacion." Used  Hinge Removed Slight gum disturbance.   101.00 SOLD
Cuba 38-41
 1869 Queen Isabella. New  Hinge Removed Small gum flaws.  75.00 SOLD
Cuba 42-45
 1869 38-39 overprinted "Habilitados por la Nacion."   NOT FOR SALE . GALLERY ONLY  0.01 SOLD
Cuba 46-49
 1870 " Espana " 1870 issue. Used  Hinge Removed Look careful at image. 46 has flat margins and so does 49 at the top.  101.00
Cuba 50-53
 1871 The full "Espana" issue of 1871. Hinge remains but in crisp new shape.(Alegoria de la Republica) New  Hinge Removed   55.00 SOLD
Cuba 54-57
 1873 Full King Amadeo issue of 1873. Used  Hinge Removed   61.00
Cuba 58-62
 1874 The full "Espana" issue of 1874. A very nice looking set.(Alegoria de la Republica) New  Hinge Removed   171.00
Cuba 61, N0
 1874 Correo Mambi, insurrect mail. Issued by the patriots fighting Spanish colonial rule during the Ten Year War (Guerra de los Diez Anos). New  Hinge Removed This stamp is not listed by Scott.Edifil Correo Insurrecto 1 Hinge remnant.  101.00 SOLD
Cuba 63-66
 1875 Spain's coat of arms, ultramar full issue. Crisp. New  No Gum Hinge Removed   11.00
Cuba 67-70
 1876 King Alfonso XII .Ultramar. New  Hinge Removed   13.00 SOLD
Cuba 71-75
 1877 King Alfonso XII 1877 full issue. New  Hinge Removed Take note of nasty cut in 75 upper left corner.  44.00
Cuba 76-81
 1878 King Alfonso XII 1878 full issue. New  Hinge Removed   70.00
Cuba 82-87
 1879 King Alfonso XII full 1879 issue. Fresh , crisp looking set. New  Hinge Removed Some units are soft on gum. 83 has stain on upper left side.  111.00
Cuba 88-93
 1880 King Alfonso XII 1880 full set. New  Hinge Removed   87.00 SOLD
Cuba 94-99
 1881 King Alfonso 1881 full issue. New  Hinge Removed   61.00
Cuba 100-105
 1882 King Alfonso XII issue of 1882.Scott 105 is cancelled. New  Hinge Removed Top value Scott 105 is cancelled.  33.00 SOLD
Cuba 106-108
 1883 Type "a" surcharges of 1883. New  Hinge Removed Hinge remnants. 108 has album page remnants and small cut on lower left corner under number 2and above letter B.  19.00
Cuba 109-111
 1883 Type "b" surcharges of 1883. New  Hinge Removed   61.00
Cuba 115-117
 1883 Type "d" surcharges of 1883. New  Hinge Removed Hinge remnants and gum disturbance. 116 has tiny pinhole in upper right corner.  43.00
Cuba 118-120
 1883 Type "e" overprints of 1883. New  Hinge Removed   110.00
Cuba 121-128
 1883 King Alfonso XII , 1883-1886 issue. In very nice shape. New  Hinge Removed   99.00 SOLD
Cuba 129-131
 1888 King Alfonso XIII , 1888 issue. Pin hole on 129. In nice shape New  Hinge Removed   14.00 SOLD
Cuba 130
 1888 King Alfonso Scott 130a diagonal half used as five cents on piece. Beautiful Santiago de Cuba cancellation. A jewel.     129.00 SOLD
Cuba 132-155
 1890 1890-97 full issue. King Alfonso XIII. New  Hinge Removed Scott 2010 catalog value of $265.95.  181.00 SOLD
Cuba 155, N0
 1896 Correo Mambi, insurrect mail. Issued by the patriots fighting Spanish colonial rule during the War of Independence.Edifil Correo Insurrecto 2 to 5. New  Hinge Removed Hinge remnants. These stamps are not listed by Scott.  160.00
Cuba 156-175
 1898 1898 King Alfonso XIII full set. Tipo infante type. New  Hinge Removed In very nice shape.  61.00
Cuba 175, N0
 1897 Non postal set issued by the Cuban Junta in Philadelphia circa 1897, headed by Marcos Morales, to gather funds for the war against Spain. Rejected due to mispelled of "libre". New  Hinge Removed   41.00 SOLD
Cuba 176, N0
 1898 This issue never circulated as the Treaty of Paris ended the Spanish American War. Thus ending Spain's colonial rule over Cuba. New  Hinge Removed This issue does not appear in Scott and does not have a Scott number.  46.00
Cuba 176-220
 1898 These are samples of the "Puerto Principe" issue. They circulated during USA administration in the Camaguey region. Many counterfeits exist.   NOT FOR SALE. GALLERY ONLY  0.01 SOLD
Cuba 221-226
 1899 USA surcharged occupation issue New  Hinge Removed   26.00 SOLD
Cuba 232
 1902 Scott 229 surcharged. New  Hinge Removed   4.00 SOLD
Cuba 238
 1907 General Antonio Maceo single. New  Hinge Removed   2.00
Cuba 239-246
 1910 First patriots issue. Used  Hinge Removed   17.00
Cuba 247-252
 1911 Second patriots issue. New  Hinge Removed   16.00 SOLD
Cuba 253-262
 1914 The Mapitas , small maps issue. Scott catalog value $250.+ New  Hinge Removed First issue printed in Cuba.  199.00 SOLD
Cuba 263
 1914 The poetess Gertrudis Gomez de Avellaneda single. Used  Hinge Removed   5.00
Cuba 264-273
 1917 Patriot's issue . New  Hinge Removed   41.00 SOLD
Cuba 264-273
 1917 Patriot's issue . Used  Hinge Removed   21.00
Cuba 271
 1917 Jose A. Saco New  Hinge Removed Hinge remnant. Very fresh.  21.00
Cuba 273
 1917 Carlos Manuel de Cespedes. New  No Gum Never Hinged   10.00
Cuba 283
 1927 Arms of the Republic single. New  Hinge Removed   13.00 SOLD
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