International Postage Meter Stamp Catalog/Cuba
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Cuba
[edit | edit source]- The first meter appeared in 1938. All stamps show “CUBA” in the frank. The stamps are grouped according to political era of first use:
- A - during the Republic, from 20 May 1902 to 1 January 1959
- B - during Castro regime, since 1959
GROUP A: Stamps first issued during pre-Castro era, up to 1959
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A1. Pitney Bowes “H” (LV-10), 1938.
- Square frank with simulated-perforation outer frame line.
- “CORREOS DE LA/ REPUBLICA DE CUBA” at top.
- The oval around the value figures does not touch the outer frame line.
- M# with “C” prefix.
![](http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/6/6c/Cuba_A2.jpg/348px-Cuba_A2.jpg)
A2. Pitney Bowes “H” (LV-10), 1938.
- As type A1B but oval around value figures merges with outer frame line at the sides.
- M# with “C” prefix.
- TM: DC
- Values:
.01, .02, .03, .04, .05, .06, .08, .09, .10, .20, .50
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A3. Pitney Bowes “R” (MV), 1946. [$25]
- Horizontal design with simulated perforation border fully enclosing the TM and frank.
- Inscribed “CORREOS DE LA/ REPUBLICA DE CUBA/ PAGADO/ CENTAVOS” at top right.
- “METRO No.” and M# at bottom center.
- M# with “C” prefix, numbers C-175 and up.
- V/F:
≋ 00
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A4. Pitney Bowes “R” (MV).
- Frank without outer frame line.
- With arms of country (cap, fasces and key) between TM and frank.
- “REPUBLICA DE CUBA” at top and “FRANQUEO PAGADO” above value box.
- “CORREOS” at bottom center.
- M# with “PBC” prefix below value box.
- TM: SC
NOTE: Postal stationery (postal cards and possibly envelopes) were sold pre-stamped with this type of stamp.
![](http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/9/91/Cuba_A5.jpg/192px-Cuba_A5.jpg)
![](http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/5/52/Cuba_stamp_type_A5_specimen.jpg)
A5. Pitney Bowes “DM” (LV-21), 1950.
- Similar to type B1, but much narrower.
- “CORREOS” above value figures.
- M# with “PBC” prefix.
- TM: SC
GROUP B: Stamps first issued since U.S. embargo of Cuba began with ascension of Castro as head of government, since 1959
[edit | edit source]- NOTE: Stamps of Group A continued to be used after 1959.
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B1. Pitney Bowes “DM” (LV-21). [Probably scarce, value unknown]
- Small design as Type A5. With rope ornament across top and upper left.
- Inscribed “REPUBLICA DE/ CUBA” above value figures.
- “CORREOS” below TM.
- M# with “P.B.METRO” prefix.
- TM: SC
![](http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/b/b1/Cuba_B2.jpg/257px-Cuba_B2.jpg)
B2. Pitney Bowes “R” (MV). [Probably scarce, value unknown]
- Frank with “REPUBLICA/DE CUBA” at top.
- With empty space between TM and value figures.
- “CORREOS” at bottom below value figures.
- TM: SC
- V/F:
≋ 00 :
![](http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/8/83/Cuba_B3.jpg/270px-Cuba_B3.jpg)
B3. Postalia “D2” (MV). [Probably scarce, value unknown]
- Simple upright rectangle with coat of arms and “CUBA/ CORREOS” at top, “FRANQUEO PAGADO” at bottom.
- One seen, date only without TM.
- V/F:
0.00