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uncommonpre-1900
Peru Arequipa 1885 5 Centavos
Peru · 1885 · 5 Centavos
A 5 Centavos stamp from Arequipa, Peru, featuring the denomination and country name within a rectangular frame, without overprint.
Issued by the local postal administration of Arequipa, Peru, around the time of the War of the Pacific, when central government postal services were disrupted, leading to regional provisional issues.
Printing Method
Typography
Catalog Numbers
scott3N23a
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.
