King Alfonso XII, Cuba 1879
Dublin Core
Title
King Alfonso XII, Cuba 1879
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.
Creator
Unknown Artist
Source
None
Rights
The stamp is in the public domain in Spain (which held dominion over Cuba at the time).
Format
Materials: Ink, Paper, Adhesive
Dimensions: 21 x 24 mm
Perforations gauge: 14
Dimensions: 21 x 24 mm
Perforations gauge: 14
Language
es
Type
Still Image
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
Date Issued
01-01-1879
Extent
21 x 24 mm
Citation
Unknown Artist, “King Alfonso XII, Cuba 1879,” Wayne State University - School of Information Sciences, accessed April 23, 2024, https://waynestateu.omeka.net/items/show/887.