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uncommonpre-1900
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.
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scott8N9
Image: Post of Peru · License: Public domain
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