{"product_id":"1855-spanish-antilles-cuba-2-reales-isabella-ii-large-stamp-multiple-remainder-cancel","title":"1855 Spanish Antilles Cuba 2 Reales Isabella II Large Stamp Multiple – Remainder Cancel","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1855 Spanish Antilles 2 Reales Plata Fuerte – Isabella II Large Stamp Multiple\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn unusual surviving large multiple of the classic \u003cstrong\u003e2 Reales Plata Fuerte Isabella II issue for the Spanish Antilles\u003c\/strong\u003e, dating to the mid-1850s and associated with the early postal issues used in Cuba and Puerto Rico.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrinted in orange-red\/brown and featuring the portrait of \u003cstrong\u003eQueen Isabella II of Spain\u003c\/strong\u003e, the stamps bear the inscriptions \u003cstrong\u003e“CORREOS”\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003e“2 Rs PLATA F.”\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe piece survives as a large imperforate sheet fragment containing portions of approximately nine stamp impressions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA prominent heavy black line runs vertically through the multiple. This is consistent with the pen or line cancellations documented on obsolete remainders of these early Spanish Antilles issues that were later released to the philatelic market.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe exact printing is \u003cstrong\u003eattributed to the 1855 2 Reales issue, commonly cataloged as Cuba Scott #4\u003c\/strong\u003e, but this attribution has not been expertized or certified.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe piece is in distressed historic condition, with a major vertical split\/tear, irregular and incomplete outer stamps, edge losses, toning, age-related wear and apparent paper backing or adhesion on the reverse. Please examine all photographs carefully for exact condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDespite its condition, this is a visually striking survivor from the earliest period of adhesive postage in the Spanish Caribbean and an interesting piece for a specialized collection of \u003cstrong\u003eCuba, Puerto Rico, Spanish Antilles, Isabella II, classic stamps, or 19th-century postal history\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCountry\/Area: Spanish Antilles – Cuba\/Puerto Rico\u003cbr\u003eEra: Mid-19th century\u003cbr\u003eAttributed Year: 1855\u003cbr\u003eDenomination: 2 Reales Plata Fuerte\u003cbr\u003ePortrait: Queen Isabella II of Spain\u003cbr\u003eFormat: Large imperforate multiple \/ sheet fragment\u003cbr\u003eCatalog Attribution: Cuba Scott #4\u003cbr\u003eCancellation: Heavy black line \/ probable remainder cancellation\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Distressed, as shown\u003cbr\u003eQuantity: One multiple sheet fragment\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe exact item pictured is the item you will receive.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCONDITION\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePoor \/ distressed historic condition.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMajor vertical split, incomplete stamps at the outer edges, edge losses, toning and general age-related wear. Apparent backing or adhered paper is present on the reverse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSold as found. No restoration has been attempted.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":".","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50443906711795,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0847\/0675\/4803\/files\/tirade3selloscolonia.jpg?v=1787080147","url":"https:\/\/collexcion.com\/products\/1855-spanish-antilles-cuba-2-reales-isabella-ii-large-stamp-multiple-remainder-cancel","provider":"Collexcion ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}