International Postage Meter Stamp Catalog/Cuba

=Cuba=


 * The first meter appeared in 1938. All stamps show “CUBA” in the frank. The stamps are grouped according to political era of first use:
 * A - during the Republic, from 20 May 1902 to 1 January 1959
 * B - during Castro regime, since 1959

GROUP A: Stamps first issued during pre-Castro era, up to 1959


'''A1. Pitney Bowes “H” ''' (LV-10), 1938.
 * Square frank with simulated-perforation outer frame line.
 * “CORREOS DE LA/ REPUBLICA DE CUBA” at top.
 * The oval around the value figures does not touch the outer frame line.
 * M# with “C” prefix.
 * A. “PERMISO No.” at bottom
 * B. “METRO No.” at bottom
 * Values: MeterCat 5 spaces.jpg.02, .03, .04, .05, .06, .08, .09, .10, .20



'''A2. Pitney Bowes “H” ''' (LV-10), 1938.
 * As type A1B but oval around value figures merges with outer frame line at the sides.
 * M# with “C” prefix.
 * TM: DC
 * Values: MeterCat 5 spaces.jpg.01, .02, .03, .04, .05, .06, .08, .09, .10, .20, .50



'''A3. Pitney Bowes “R” ''' (MV), 1946. [$25]
 * Horizontal design with simulated perforation border fully enclosing the TM and frank.
 * Inscribed “CORREOS DE LA/ REPUBLICA DE CUBA/ PAGADO/ CENTAVOS” at top right.
 * “METRO No.” and M# at bottom center.
 * M# with “C” prefix, numbers C-175 and up.
 * V/F: MeterCat 5 spaces.jpg ≋ 00



'''A4. Pitney Bowes “R” ''' (MV).
 * Frank without outer frame line.
 * With arms of country (cap, fasces and key) between TM and frank.
 * “REPUBLICA DE CUBA” at top and “FRANQUEO PAGADO” above value box.
 * “CORREOS” at bottom center.
 * M# with “PBC” prefix below value box.
 * TM: SC
 * V/F: MeterCat 5 spaces.jpg ≋ 00 : MeterCat 5 spaces.jpg ≋ 00

NOTE: Postal stationery (postal cards and possibly envelopes) were sold pre-stamped with this type of stamp.



'''A5. Pitney Bowes “DM” ''' (LV-21), 1950.
 * Similar to type B1, but much narrower.
 * “CORREOS” above value figures.
 * M# with “PBC” prefix.
 * TM: SC

Values: 01 - 21

GROUP B: Stamps first issued since U.S. embargo of Cuba began with ascension of Castro as head of government, since 1959

 * NOTE: Stamps of Group A continued to be used after 1959.



'''B1. Pitney Bowes “DM” ''' (LV-21). [Probably scarce, value unknown]
 * Small design as Type A5. With rope ornament across top and upper left.
 * Inscribed “REPUBLICA DE/ CUBA” above value figures.
 * “CORREOS” below TM.
 * M# with “P.B.METRO” prefix.
 * TM: SC
 * Values: MeterCat 5 spaces.jpg through 21



'''B2. Pitney Bowes “R” ''' (MV). [Probably scarce, value unknown]
 * Frank with “REPUBLICA/DE CUBA” at top.
 * With empty space between TM and value figures.
 * “CORREOS” at bottom below value figures.
 * TM: SC
 * V/F: MeterCat 5 spaces.jpg ≋ 00 :

'''B3. Postalia “D2” ''' (MV). [Probably scarce, value unknown]
 * Simple upright rectangle with coat of arms and “CUBA/ CORREOS” at top, “FRANQUEO PAGADO” at bottom.
 * One seen, date only without TM.
 * V/F: MeterCat 5 spaces.jpg.00