Peru 1900 Postage Due Stamp

Peru · 1900 · 1 Centavo

This postage due stamp features a simple, functional design centered around the numeral '1' within an ornate oval frame. The words 'PERU' and 'DEFICIT' are prominently displayed, indicating its purpose to collect insufficient postage. The denomination 'UN CENTAVO' is inscribed at the bottom, and the design is rendered in a distinct carmine color.

Issued at the turn of the 20th century, this stamp was part of a series used by the Peruvian postal service to ensure proper payment for mail delivery, a common practice worldwide during this period.