Peru 1884 5 Centavos Lima Issue Overprint

Peru · 1884 · 5 Centavos

The stamp features the Coat of Arms of Peru flanked by national flags, with 'PERU' at the top and '5 CENTAVOS' at the bottom. It bears a diagonal black overprint of 'LIMA'.

Issued during the aftermath of the War of the Pacific, this 'Lima issue' overprint served as a provisional stamp for the city, indicating a period of disrupted national postal services.