Peru Arequipa Local Issue, 10 Centavos Coat of Arms
Peru · 1883 · 10 Centavos
The stamp features the national Coat of Arms of Peru, with 'PERU' at the top and '10 CENTAVOS' at the bottom. It is a local issue from Arequipa, likely bearing an overprint to validate its use.
Issued in 1883 during the War of the Pacific, this local stamp from Arequipa reflects a period of national instability where central postal services were disrupted, necessitating regional issues to maintain mail delivery.
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Image: Post of Peru · License: Public domain
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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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