Over 40 different combinations of overprinted valuations and underlying Spanish Cuban stamps were produced under the auspices of the military forces over a three-week period from December 19, 1898, to January 11, 1899. These were replaced by another provisional set produced by overprinting U.S. stamps in the United States for Cuba. This second set of provisional stamps was sold for about eight months before the U.S. could print Cuban stamps.
During a three-week period from December 19, 1898, to January 11, 1899, over 40 different combinations of overprinted valuations and Spanish Cuban stamps were produced by military forces. These were replaced by another provisional set that used U.S. stamps printed in the United States for Cuba. This second set was sold for about eight months before regular Cuban stamps could be issued.