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uncommon1900-1945
Peru 1930 Airmail Surcharge on President Leguía Stamp
Peru · 1930 · 2 Cts. on 50c
A Peruvian airmail stamp featuring a portrait of President Augusto B. Leguía, originally 50c, surcharged in black with 'Habilitada / Franqueo / 2 Cts. / 1930'.
This 1930 surcharge on a stamp featuring President Leguía likely reflects a temporary postal rate adjustment amidst the political turmoil of the year he was overthrown.
Printing Method
Engraved
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.
