King Alfonso XII, Cuba 1879
Dublin Core
Identifier
2022EMISC_0017
Michel ES-CU 28
Stamp Number CU 85
Yvert et Tellier CU 31
Stanley Gibbons CU 82
Edifil CU 53
Stamp Number CU 85
Yvert et Tellier CU 31
Stanley Gibbons CU 82
Edifil CU 53
Title
King Alfonso XII, Cuba 1879
Creator
Unknown Artist
Subject
Cuba--History--1810-1899--Pictorial works.
Alfonso XII, King of Spain, 1857-1885.
Postage stamps--Cuba.
Alfonso XII, King of Spain, 1857-1885.
Postage stamps--Cuba.
Description
A small blue definitive stamp from Cuba. In the center is an image of the head of King Alfonso XII of Spain (1857-1885). Above him is written Cuba - 1879. Below is listed the postage value of 25 C Peseta (Spanish centimo). Printed with typography technique.
Rights
The stamp is in the public domain in Spain (which held dominion over Cuba at the time).
Extent
21 x 24 mm
Type
Still Image
Language
es
Source
None
Format
Materials: Ink, Paper, Adhesive
Dimensions: 21 x 24 mm
Perforations gauge: 14
Dimensions: 21 x 24 mm
Perforations gauge: 14
Date Issued
01-01-1879
Citation
Unknown Artist, “King Alfonso XII, Cuba 1879,” Wayne State University - School of Information Sciences, accessed March 15, 2026, https://waynestateu.omeka.net/items/show/887.