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uncommonpre-1900
Peru 5 Centavos Paita Overprint
Peru · 1884 · 5 Centavos
A 5 centavos definitive stamp of Peru featuring the national coat of arms, overprinted 'PAITA' in black.
This stamp was issued for local postal use in the port city of Paita, Peru, reflecting regional postal administration or specific needs during the late 19th century.
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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.
