{"product_id":"1881-spanish-colonial-cuba-1-centavo-de-peso-alfonso-xii-mint-block-of-18","title":"1881 Spanish Colonial Cuba 1 Centavo de Peso – Alfonso XII – Mint Block of 18","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLarge original multiple of 18 Spanish Colonial Cuba postage stamps from the 1881 issue, featuring King Alfonso XII.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe stamps are denominated \u003cstrong\u003eUN C. DE PESO (1 Centavo de Peso)\u003c\/strong\u003e and bear the inscription \u003cstrong\u003eISLA DE CUBA\u003c\/strong\u003e, dating from the period when Cuba remained under Spanish colonial administration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis impressive surviving multiple consists of \u003cstrong\u003e18 attached stamps arranged in three rows of six\u003c\/strong\u003e, retaining exceptionally large original sheet margins along the left and lower sides.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLarge intact multiples of 19th-century Cuban colonial stamps offer a particularly appealing format for collectors of classic Cuba, Spanish colonial philately and postal history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe reverse retains substantial gum, showing considerable age-related toning and irregularity consistent with long-term storage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCountry: Cuba\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeriod: Spanish Colonial Cuba\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDate: 1881\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDenomination: 1 Centavo de Peso\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSubject: King Alfonso XII of Spain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuantity: 18 attached stamps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFormat: 6 × 3 block\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarge left and bottom sheet margins\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnused\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerforated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal 19th-century issue\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVintage unused condition with substantial age-related toning, foxing and staining. The reverse shows heavily aged and uneven gum with discoloration. The sheet margins exhibit additional age and handling wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e18 stamps remain together as a large intact multiple\u003c\/strong\u003e, with the internal perforations substantially preserved.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease examine all photographs carefully for the exact condition. \u003cstrong\u003eThe item pictured is the exact piece that will be received.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":".","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50513684234483,"sku":null,"price":170.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0847\/0675\/4803\/files\/1centavocoloniapagina.jpg?v=1787341381","url":"https:\/\/collexcion.com\/products\/1881-spanish-colonial-cuba-1-centavo-de-peso-alfonso-xii-mint-block-of-18","provider":"Collexcion ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}