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uncommonpre-1900
Peru Arequipa 1885 Col. Francisco Bolognesi
Peru · 1885 · 5 Centavos
A brown stamp featuring a portrait of Colonel Francisco Bolognesi, with 'PERU' and 'AREQUIPA' at the top and '5 CENTAVOS' at the bottom.
This local issue from Arequipa, Peru, honors Colonel Francisco Bolognesi, a hero of the recently concluded War of the Pacific (1879-1884), reflecting a period of regional autonomy or post-war reconstruction.
Printing Method
Typography
Catalog Numbers
scott3N26
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.
