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.
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Image: Post of Peru · License: Public domain
Estimated Values by Condition
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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