1864 Cuba 1 Real Plata Fuerte Stamp – Queen Isabella II – Scott #20 – Imperforate

Original 1864 postage stamp issued for Cuba during the Spanish colonial period, featuring a left-facing portrait of Queen Isabella II.

This imperforate issue is denominated 1 Real Plata Fuerte and is printed in blue on salmon-colored paper. It belongs to the 1864 colonial postal series used in Cuba and Puerto Rico and is cataloged as Scott #20.

The stamp retains four visible margins and displays a strong, detailed portrait and ornamental frame.

The reverse shows age-related toning, gum disturbance and possible evidence of previous hinging, consistent with its considerable age. Please examine the photographs carefully as they form part of the condition description.

A genuine mid-19th-century Cuban philatelic collectible from the Spanish colonial era.

Details

• Country: Cuba
• Period: Spanish Colonial
• Year: 1864
• Denomination: 1 Real Plata Fuerte
• Catalog: Scott #20
• Design: Queen Isabella II
• Color: Blue on salmon paper
• Format: Imperforate
• Condition: Unused; age toning and gum disturbance/possible hinge evidence on reverse
• Approximate age: 160+ years