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Peru Puno 1882 Provisional Overprint
Peru · 1882 · 5 Centavos
A 5 Centavos stamp from Peru, featuring the national coat of arms, originally an Arequipa issue, distinguished by a diagonal blue 'PUNO' overprint.
Issued during the War of the Pacific (1879-1884), this provisional stamp was created by overprinting existing Arequipa issues for use in Puno, reflecting the disruption of central postal services.
Printing Method
Typography
Catalog Numbers
scottSc15N4
Image: Post of Peru · License: Public domain
Estimated Values by Condition
Superb(S)
$2,325Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults
Extremely Fine(XF)
$1,395Well centered, fresh colors
Very Fine(VF)
$775Nicely centered, minor flaws
Fine(F)
$387Average centering, acceptable
Good(G)
$155Off-center or visible wear
Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.
