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Cuba 1879 — Scott 85 & 86

CUBA · 1879

Cuba 1879 — Scott 85 & 86

MH · VF · BlockScott 85

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1879. Scott 85 & 86. Three blocks of four with MAJOR PLATE FLAWS including blue island on hair (bottom left stamp), sandy impression & smudgy "CUBA 1879" on top stamps. Hinged mint or unused, no gum. FINE, VERY FINE.

Details

Country: Cuba
Collecting area: US Possessions
Year: 1879
Catalogue: Scott
Catalogue number: 85, 86
Kind: Stamps
Format: Block
Condition: Mint hinged
Centering: VF

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