Cuba

 1870 Issue 5c for Cuba & Puerto Rico
1878 Issue 10c
1879 Issue 10c
 

Sperati made reproductions of the 5c 1870 issue used for use in Cuba and Puerto Rico in a single type. Genuine stamps were washed and a new design added. All cancels are forged. Only proofs are reported for the 1878 and 1879 10c issues.

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1870 Issue 5c for Cuba & Puerto Rico

1.there is a break in the outer frameline above the first "R" of "CORREOS"

2. the line is broken under the "C" of "Ce"

1878 issue 10c

1. there is a dot adjoining the inner frameline to the left of the "A" of "CUBA"

2. the top right serif of the second "E" of "PESETA" is broken off and there is an indentation in the right serof of the "T"

(Sperati I reports only known as proof)

1879 Issue 10p

1. there is a white spot in the frame over the "B" of "CUBA"

2. there is a small dot of color on the inside of the right leg of the "C" of "CUBA"

(Sperati I reports only known as proof)

additional information from Sperati I:  Plate 85    Cuba Text

Richard Frajola (May 10, 2020)