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uncommonpre-1900
1883 Peru 1c Green Overprint with UPU and PERU Triangle
Peru · 1883 · 1c
A 1 centavo green stamp of Peru from 1883, featuring two black overprints: 'UPU' and a 'PERU' triangle.
This stamp reflects Peru's adherence to the Universal Postal Union (UPU), indicated by the 'UPU' overprint, standardizing its postal services for international mail. The 'PERU' triangle overprint likely served as a control or revalidation mark.
Printing Method
Typography
Catalog Numbers
yvert72
michel64a
Image: Post of Peru · License: Public domain
Estimated Values by Condition
Superb(S)
$300Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults
Extremely Fine(XF)
$180Well centered, fresh colors
Very Fine(VF)
$100Nicely centered, minor flaws
Fine(F)
$50Average centering, acceptable
Good(G)
$20Off-center or visible wear
Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.
