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uncommonpre-1900
Peru Arequipa 10 Centavos Local Issue
Peru · 1885 · 10 Centavos
The stamp features the Coat of Arms of Peru at its center, flanked by national flags. 'PERU' is inscribed at the top and '10 CENTAVOS' at the bottom.
This is a local issue from Arequipa, Peru, in 1885, likely issued to maintain postal services in the region following the recent War of the Pacific (1879-1884) when central government services might have been disrupted.
Printing Method
Typography
Catalog Numbers
scott3N22
Image: Post of Peru · License: Public domain
Estimated Values by Condition
Superb(S)
$300Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults
Extremely Fine(XF)
$180Well centered, fresh colors
Very Fine(VF)
$100Nicely centered, minor flaws
Fine(F)
$50Average centering, acceptable
Good(G)
$20Off-center or visible wear
Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.
