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Peru Cuzco 10 Centavos Local Issue
Peru · 1883 · 10 centavos
A 10 centavos stamp from Peru's 1883 Cuzco local issue, featuring the national coat of arms of Peru.
Issued by the local authorities in Cuzco during the War of the Pacific (1879-1884) when central government postal services were disrupted, these stamps ensured continued mail delivery.
Printing Method
Typography
Catalog Numbers
scott8N9
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.
