Cuba (Spanish Colonial Period)
Explore classic Cuban stamps from the Spanish colonial period, including rare overprints and early postal issues.
Cuba, under Spanish rule until 1898, produced stamps that today rank among the most sought-after in Caribbean philately. These issues include early definitive designs, provisional overprints during transitional periods, and unique postal history items reflecting both Spanish influence and local Cuban identity. Collecting these stamps provides insight into Cuba’s colonial heritage and the broader story of Caribbean postal development in the 19th century.