uncommonpre-1900

Peru 11 Revenue Specimen with Various Overprints

Name: Peru 11 Revenue Specimen with Various Overprints
Brand: Peru

Peru · 1890 · 11 Centavos

This listing features a Peruvian revenue stamp, specifically an 11 Centavos denomination, marked as a 'SPECIMEN'. It exhibits multiple overprints, including 'SPECIMEN', 'MUESTRA', and 'ANULADO', indicating its non-postal, sample, or cancelled status.

Revenue stamps were crucial for collecting taxes on various transactions and documents in Peru during the late 19th century. Specimen stamps were often distributed to postmasters or foreign postal administrations for identification purposes.

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revenue specimen overprint fiscal

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$15

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$10

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.