CUBA, 1900, 10c Brown, Ty. II, "Specimen" Ovpt. Ty. E (226AS-E). Original gum, h.r., natural straight edge at top, clear "Specimen" at top struck partly off edge of stamp, bright shade

FINE. A RARE EXAMPLE OF THE 10-CENT BROWN TYPE II WITH "SPECIMEN" OVERPRINT. VERY FEW ARE KNOWN.

In March 1900 one pane of each denomination was prepared for the Paris and Pan-American Expositions. For the 10c the Type II design was used and it is only known as a Special Printing. A small quantity was overprinted "Specimen" by H. G. Mandel for use at the exhibitions and most were destroyed afterwards. Most of the others were backstamped "Special Surcharge" in red ink by a dealer, J. M. Bartels, or signed by him.

Ex "Whitpain". With 1976 P.F. certificate. Scott Catalogue does not distinguish between those overprinted "Specimen" and those with the backstamp.

Image Magnifier / Download

Power Search for Comparables