Peru Arequipa Provisional Surcharge
Peru · 1881 · 10c on 5c
This stamp is a provisional issue from the city of Arequipa, created during the War of the Pacific. It features a surcharge of '10 Centavos' printed over an earlier 5 centavos stamp, which itself depicts the Peruvian coat of arms. The surcharge is typically applied in black ink within a simple rectangular frame.
During the War of the Pacific (1879-1883), Chilean occupation disrupted Peru's postal system, leading to local provisional issues like this one in Arequipa to meet postal needs.
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Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults
Well centered, fresh colors
Nicely centered, minor flaws
Average centering, acceptable
Off-center or visible wear
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