Peru Arequipa Provisional Overprint 1881

Peru · 1881 · 25 Centavos

A 25 Centavos stamp of Peru featuring the national Coat of Arms, overprinted in black with 'PROVISIONAL 1881-1882' due to a local provisional issue.

This stamp represents a provisional issue from Arequipa, Peru, during a period when regular postal services might have been disrupted, necessitating local overprints to validate existing stock. Such issues often arose during times of conflict or political instability.