Hi Folks - I'm a new forum member and signed up as I have an interest in ABNco issues of all sorts.
I thought readers would like to see this Cuban stamp printing plate
A few years ago, a coin dealer sold a few hundred ABNco plates, mostly stamps, on
ebay. This is one I managed to buy.
While not stunningly elaborate or very decorative, it is still a nice piece of history. I tracked down that this is the red overprint with name and value for Scott #c149 and #c149a Cuban 1956 airmail stamps
The stamp images are ones found online and not mine. I have found some regular issue ones for sale which I will buy to "complete" the plate with it's actual end product.
There are various ABNco proofs found, and in different stages\colors.
The plate itself is a bit different from the previous plate I got, in that it seems chromed. It is also multiple images, so it may be an actual printing plate, rather than a die or master engraving.
Overall, fun to connect a printing plate to the actual item it created.
The large whole plate
American Bank Note Company Caribbean Island Printing Plate (12c, 8 Sta.jpg
Close up of a section flipped to show the detail
The name which led me to the actual stamp
santuario nacional ntra sra de la caridad del cobre
From H.R. Harmer auctions, the American Banknote proofs
The souvenir plate and regular issue
Posted 05/30/2025 5:22 pm
