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.