uncommon1900-1945

Peru 1902 10s Violet Postage Due, Steamship and Llama, Surcharged

Name: Peru 1902 10s Violet Postage Due, Steamship and Llama, Surcharged
Brand: Peru

Peru · 1902 · 10s (Sol)

This postage due stamp features a central vignette depicting a steamship and a llama, symbolizing Peru's connection to both maritime trade and its Andean heritage. The design is framed by ornate scrollwork and inscriptions related to the Universal Postal Union (UPU). This particular issue is a surcharge, with the new '10' centavos value overprinted in black on an earlier stamp.

Issued in the early 20th century, this stamp reflects a period of modernization and international postal cooperation for Peru. Surcharges were common during this era to adapt existing stamp stocks to meet new postal rates or address shortages.

Printing Method

Engraved

Themes

postage-due surcharge transport ships animals llamas

Catalog Numbers

scottJ18

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$15

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$10

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

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.