Peru Arequipa 10 Centavos Provisional Stamp

Peru · 1885 · 10 Centavos

A 10 Centavos stamp featuring the Peruvian coat of arms, overprinted with 'AREQUIPA' at the top.

This is a provisional issue from Arequipa, Peru, likely issued locally during a period of postal disruption or shortage of regular stamps, possibly in the aftermath of the War of the Pacific.