Puerto Rico

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Puerto Rico is an island east of Hispanola/the Dominican Republic. It is currently a Commonwealth of the United States so that it can be thoroughly ignored by that country.

Puerto Rico was a Spanish colony since the time of Columbus.

Isabella II issues
The island used many of the same issues of Cuba through the reign of King Amadeo. Usage can only be proven by town cancels. 



Duke de la Torre Regency issues




Amadeo issues



 * In 1873, stamps with the portrait of Amadeo were issued. These were inscribed ULTRAMAR 1873. They came in 25c, 50c and 1 peseta values, with a 12½ value only used in Cuba.
 * Also in 1873, the three values were issued with a signature-style overprint.
 * In 1874, the 25c seated España design used for Cuba was overprinted for use in Puerto Rico with a two-part signature-style design.
 * In 1875, the 25, 50c and 1p coat of arms design sused for Cuba were overprinted for use in Puerto Rico with a (different) signature-style design.

Alfonso XII issues




Alfonso XIII issues




US possession issues




Postage dues




War tax stamps




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