Peru Puno 25 Centavos Provisional Issue
Peru · 1883 · 25c
The stamp features a portrait, likely of a national figure, with 'PERU' and '25 CENTAVOS' inscribed. It bears a prominent diagonal overprint of 'PUNO' in black ink.
This is a provisional local issue from Puno, Peru, created during the War of the Pacific (1879-1884) when central postal services were disrupted. It is an overprint on an earlier provisional stamp from Arequipa, indicating a complex history of local postal administration during wartime.
Printing Method
Typography
Image: Post of Peru · License: Public domain
Estimated Values by Condition
Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults
Well centered, fresh colors
Nicely centered, minor flaws
Average centering, acceptable
Off-center or visible wear
Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.
