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CUBA STAMPS

Cuba Mint Stamps - Cuba Used Stamps

The native Amerindian population of Cuba began to decline after the European discovery of the island by Christopher Columbus in 1492 and following its development as a Spanish colony during the next several centuries. Spanish rule eventually provoked an independence movement and occasional rebellions that were harshly suppressed. US intervention during the Spanish-American War in 1898 assisted the Cubans in overthrowing Spanish rule. The Treaty of Paris established Cuban independence from the US in 1902 after which the island experience a string of governments mostly dominated by the military and corrupt politicians. Fidel Castro led a rebel army to victory in 1959; his rule held the subsequent regime together for nearly five decades.
Early stamp issues of Cuba from the Spanish administration are not very popular at present. However, the overprints on USA stamp issues from the years 1899-1900 remain popular.
Christmas stamps and bird stamps and animal stamps are among the most popular issues of Cuba in the post Batista era. Herrick bought a quantity of the popular Big Bird Cuban stamps set # 3328-34 which lists in Gibbons for over $220.00 and has been selling this very cheaply. It is in the list of 100 Best Stamp sellers for Herrick Stamp Company.