Peru Cuzco Local Issue, 10 Centavos

Peru · 1883 · 10 Centavos

The stamp depicts the Peruvian coat of arms, flanked by flags, with 'PERU' at the top and 'DIEZ CENTAVOS' at the bottom. It bears a prominent 'CUZCO' overprint.

This stamp is a local issue from Cuzco, Peru, in 1883, likely necessitated by disruptions to national postal services during the War of the Pacific or its aftermath.